Description
This ground beef meal prep recipe is perfect for quick lunches or dinners throughout the week. Packed with flavor and easy to make, these meals will keep you satisfied and on track with your meal planning.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cups cooked rice or quinoa
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and bell pepper, and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let simmer for 5 minutes.
- While the beef is simmering, prepare your rice or quinoa according to package instructions.
- Once everything is cooked, divide the rice or quinoa into meal prep containers.
- Top each container with the ground beef mixture, and sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before sealing the containers.
- Let cool before storing in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 20
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70
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