Description
These nutrient-dense meal prep bowls combine savory lean ground beef, fluffy jasmine rice, and crisp-tender vegetables for a convenient and balanced meal. Perfect for busy professionals, this recipe utilizes a batch-cooking technique to ensure vegetables remain vibrant and textures stay satisfying throughout the week. With a delicious umami seasoning base of ginger, garlic, and low-sodium soy sauce, these bowls are a healthy, customizable alternative to takeout that fuels your day.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef (90/10 or 95/5 ratio)
2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
4 cups water or vegetable broth
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
Cook the rice in water or broth according to package directions, fluff with a fork, and set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the ground beef.
Break up the beef and cook until thoroughly browned; drain any excess grease.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and soy sauce, cooking for 3 minutes until coated.
In a separate pan or by blanching, cook broccoli and carrots until crisp-tender.
Divide the cooked rice into 4 meal prep containers.
Top each bowl with an even portion of the seasoned beef and fresh vegetables.
Allow to cool before covering; store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days in the refrigerator. To reheat, sprinkle a teaspoon of water over the rice to maintain moisture. Customize by adding sesame seeds or a drizzle of chili oil if desired.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Meal Prep
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg