High Protein Beef and Rice Bowl
Created out of a craving for something hearty yet straightforward, this High Protein Beef and Rice Bowl combines lean ground beef, fiber rich beans, and vibrant vegetables, all tossed in a savory homemade sauce. Ready in 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for feeding a few hungry bellies with a delicious mix of protein and fibre to keep you satiated.
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked rice or 1 cup uncooked
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- pinch chili flakes
- ½ onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 small can kidney beans drained and rinsed well
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup tamari
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ red bell pepper diced
- ½ zucchini diced
- 1 fistful arugula or spinach
- 1 fistful cilantro roughly chopped
Instructions
- Cook rice according to the package.
- In a large pan heat oil and chili flakes. Add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add in ground beef. Use a hard sided spatula to break up beef into mall pieces. Once no pink remains, add minced garlic and season with salt and cracked pepper.
- While beef is cooking, make the sauce. Add sriracha, maple syrup, tamari and sesame oil into a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add kidney beans, zucchini, and red pepper to the beef mixture. Season with salt and cracked pepper. Cook until veggies start to soften.
- Pour sauce into mixture and stir to coat.
- Toss in arugula and cilantro and mix to combine. Check for seasoning.
- Divide rice into bowls and top with beef mixture.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
High Protein Beef and Rice Bowl
Serving Size
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
680
% Daily Value*
Fat
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
11
g
Cholesterol
94
mg
31
%
Sodium
1688
mg
73
%
Potassium
1198
mg
34
%
Carbohydrates
77
g
26
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
48
g
96
%
Vitamin A
724
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
38
mg
46
%
Calcium
100
mg
10
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.