Protein Beef Bowl Recipe
Emily Carter
Balanced, protein-packed beef bowl with fresh vegetables and bold flavor
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal
- Ground beef lean, 90%: 500g
- Cooked rice: 2 cups
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Garlic minced: 3 cloves
- Ginger grated: 1 teaspoon
- Soy sauce: 3 tablespoons
- Honey: 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Broccoli florets: 1 cup
- Carrots shredded: 1 cup
- Cucumber sliced: 1 cup
- Green onions chopped: 1/4 cup
- Sesame seeds: 1 tablespoon
Heat olive oil in a skillet, then sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant and slightly golden.
Add 500g ground beef, cook thoroughly while breaking apart until browned and fully cooked.
Stir in soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, mixing well until beef becomes glossy and flavorful.
In another pan, lightly cook broccoli for five minutes until tender yet crisp.
Assemble bowls by adding cooked rice, then layer beef, broccoli, carrots, cucumber, and green onions.
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top and serve immediately.
Nutritional Values (per serving):
- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving):
- Vitamin B12: 55%
- Vitamin A: 35%
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin C: 30%
- Zinc: 25%
Additional Notes/Tips:
- Swap rice with cauliflower rice if carbs feel unnecessary today.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a bold kick.
- Marinate beef briefly for deeper flavor if you have extra time.