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High Protein Beef Taco Bowls

High Protein Beef Taco Bowls You’ll Crave Every Weeknight

A satisfying dish of High Protein Beef Taco Bowls featuring seasoned ground beef, colorful veggies, and protein-packed quinoa.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Beef
  • 1 pound Ground Beef or substitute with ground turkey or chicken
  • 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning adjust to taste
For the Base
  • 1 cup Quinoa or substitute with brown rice, couscous, or cauliflower rice
For the Vegetables
  • 2 whole Bell Peppers any color, diced
  • 1 whole Onion yellow or red, diced
For the Toppings
  • 1 whole Avocado sliced
  • 1 cup Cheese optional, or use vegan cheese
  • 1 cup Salsa use your favorite kind

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse quinoa under cold water. Combine with water or broth in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook for 7-10 minutes until browned. Drain fat if necessary.
  3. Add diced onion and bell peppers to the skillet. Sauté for about 5 minutes until tender and slightly caramelized.
  4. Sprinkle taco seasoning over the beef and veggies. Sauté for an additional 2 minutes until well mixed.
  5. Assemble bowls with quinoa, topped with the beef and vegetable mixture, and your choice of avocado, cheese, and salsa.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 20mg

Notes

Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days in the fridge. For longer storage, freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.

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