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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
Author: Teri-Ann Carty
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Equipment

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

Serving: 1servingCalories: 680kcalCarbohydrates: 77gProtein: 48gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 1688mgPotassium: 1198mgFiber: 10gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 724IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 7mg

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