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Ginger Ground Beef Bowls with white rice in a meal prep container.

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Meal Prep Ginger Ground Beef Bowls

Recipe by Danielle

These Ginger Ground Beef Bowls are packed with carrots, bell peppers, ground beef, fresh ginger, and a simple savory sauce to pull it all together. Serve with your choice of cauli rice or white rice! Dairy free and done in 30 minutes!

  • Total Time30 minutes
  • Yield4-5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce 

For the meal prep:

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, minced (about a 1.5 inch long root)
  • 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
  • 2 medium carrots, finely diced
  • 4-5 cups frozen riced cauliflower OR:
    • 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice + cooking liquid
  • garnish with green onions & sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Cook the rice (optional): If you’re serving with white rice (1 1/2 cups), follow the package instructions or your preferred method, and then set it aside to cool. I usually cook rice in my Instant Pot for a hands-off method while I work on other parts of the meal.
  2. Make the sauce: In a bowl or jar with a lid, combine coconut aminos (1/2 cup), sesame oil (1 tablespoon), onion powder (1 teaspoon), red pepper flakes (1 teaspoon) and fish sauce (1 teaspoon). Shake or stir until combined, then set aside.
  3. Cook the meat: Place a large deep non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. When hot, add ground beef (2 pounds) and salt (1 teaspoon). Use a wooden spoon or spatula to break the meat into small pieces as it cooks. Cook the meat for about 6 minutes or until cooked through, stirring occasionally. Drain excess grease if there’s a lot in the pan.
  4. Add the veggies: Reduce heat to medium-low and make a small well in the center of the pan. Add garlic (3 cloves, minced) and ginger (2 tablespoons, minced), then saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Finally, add the red bell pepper (1, finely diced), carrots (2 medium, finely diced), and prepared sauce to the pan. Cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables have softened.
  5. Meal prep it: Add 1 cup frozen cauliflower rice or cooked white rice to each meal prep container. Portion the ginger ground beef evenly between 4-5 meal prep containers. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if you wish. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator, or up to 3 months in the freezer.

Equipment

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Notes

Portioning: This meal prep recipe can make 4-6 servings, depending on how much you want to eat per serving. When served with cauliflower rice, I make 4 servings. When served with a grain such as rice, I make 5-6 portions as the grain adds extra calories.

Cauliflower rice: I’ve been getting the Green Giant brand riced cauliflower from the freezer section and it is a TIME/LIFE SAVER. But feel free to use homemade riced cauliflower if you want.

Nutrition information estimated with My Fitness Pal.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 meal prep bowl (cauli rice)
  • Calories: 532
  • Fat: 26g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 49g

Find it online: https://staging.projectmealplan.com/ginger-ground-beef-bowls/