High Protein Beef and Rice Bowl

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:

Author: Teri-Ann Carty

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Equipment

stovetop
pot
large pan

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

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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

*Macros are provided as an estimate for convenience. Your final numbers will vary depending on ingredient brands, substitutions, and how you portion the recipe.