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ground beef rice bowl

30-Minute Ground Beef Rice Bowl – Perfect Weeknight Savior


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A quick and balanced ground beef rice bowl with fresh veggies, perfect for weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.
  3. Season with garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
  4. Remove beef from skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, and broccoli for 5–7 minutes until tender and lightly caramelized.
  6. Return ground beef to the skillet and toss everything together until heated through.
  7. Serve over cooked white rice in bowls.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • Replace white rice with brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 55g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

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