Description
A hearty and comforting meal prep dish featuring ground beef and pork blended with aromatic vegetables and grains, perfect for week-long nourishment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup rice or quinoa
- 2 cups vegetable or beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Preferred spices (e.g., paprika, cumin)
Instructions
- Heat the skillet: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Brown the meats: Add ground beef and pork, cooking until browned.
- Add the veggies: Stir in bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the grains: Add rice or quinoa and broth, bringing to a boil.
- Simmer for perfection: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until rice/quinoa is cooked.
- Season to taste: Season with salt, pepper, and spices as desired.
- Pack it up: Divide into meal prep containers and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For added flavor, proceed with browning meats in batches and adjust spices to taste. Store in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg