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Firecracker beef meal prep bowls with in glass contains with sesame seeds and green onions sprinkled on top.

Firecracker Beef Meal Prep Bowls

Author: Stephanie Kay

With over 30 grams of protein and 4 grams of fiber per serving, these spicy firecracker beef bowls are the perfect meal prep idea for healthy lunches and dinners.

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x
  • Category: Meal Prep
  • Cuisine: Asian
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Ingredients

Firecracker Beef:

Bowls:

Instructions

  1. In a pot, combine the rice with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, and allow to cook covered for 15 minutes, or as per package directions, until it can be fluffed with a fork.
  2. In a small bowl, add the sriracha, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey, whisk to combine, and set aside.
  3. In a large pan or cast-iron skillet on medium-high heat, warm the olive oil, then add the ground beef, and cook, breaking it apart with a spatula or wooden spoon into small pieces, for 4-5 minutes until mostly cooked.
  4. Add the minced garlic, minced onion, and red pepper flakes to the beef, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, then add the firecracker sauce, stir to combine with the ground beef, and cook for an additional 3-4 until the sauce reduces and the beef is slightly crispy. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  5. In a separate small pan, warm 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the broccoli florets and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until the broccoli is tender, then add shredded carrots and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until all of the vegetables are tender. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  6. Once the rice, beef, and vegetables are cooked, prepare the meal prep bowls. Divide the cooked rice evenly across 4 airtight containers, layer with ¼ of the firecracker beef, and ¼ of the sauteed broccoli and carrots, and top each bowl with green onions and sesame seeds.
  7. The bowls can be served immediately, stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

To Use Garlic Powder: Swap the garlic cloves for 2 teaspoons of garlic powder in step #4.

To Use Frozen Broccoli: Use 4 cups of frozen broccoli florets and cook as per step #5 instruction but increase the cooking time to 5-6 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://kaynutrition.com/firecracker-beef-meal-prep-bowls/