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High Protein Ground Beef and Quinoa Bowl

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 650
A nutritious and flavorful bowl packed with lean ground beef, quinoa, and fresh vegetables, perfect for a healthy meal.

Ingredients

olive oil

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

vegetables

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves garlic, finely chopped

protein

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

spices

  • 1 tablespoon chili seasoning
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt

vegetables

  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 can (540 ml) black beans, drained and rinsed, no salt added

liquids

  • 2 cups broth, no salt added
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked

vegetables

  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half

toppings

  • to taste Grated cheese
  • to taste Chopped green onions
  • to taste Juice of lime
  • to taste Fresh cilantro
  • to taste Extra tomatoes
  • to taste Avocado or guacamole
  • to taste Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • to taste Salsa

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook chopped onion and garlic until softened.
  • Add ground beef and cook until browned, then stir in chili seasoning, cumin, garlic seasoning, paprika, and salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook quinoa in broth according to package instructions.
  • Combine cooked quinoa, beef mixture, corn, black beans, and cherry tomatoes in a bowl.
  • Top with cheese, green onions, lime juice, cilantro, and additional toppings as desired.

Notes

Feel free to customize toppings for added flavor and nutrition.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: High-Protein