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Spicy Beef & Quinoa Bowls

High Protein
Meal Prep
One-Pot
30-Minute Meals
Spicy Beef & Quinoa Bowls
Meal Slot:
Lunch
Prep Time:
10
minutes
Cook Time:
15
minutes
Calories:
500
Kcal
Protein:
44
g
Carbs:
40
g
Fat:
17
g
Cuisine:
Latin
Allergens:
Serves:
4
Description

Lean ground beef cooked with chili and garlic, served with quinoa, peppers, and spinach for a bold meal-prep bowl.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb 93% lean ground beef
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 3 cups cooked quinoa
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add ground beef and cook 5–7 minutes, breaking it up, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
  2. Stir in chili powder, cumin, garlic, and bell pepper; cook 3–4 minutes until peppers soften.
  3. Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Divide cooked quinoa and beef mixture into 4 containers.

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