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Garlic Ginger Ground Beef and Quinoa Power Bowls


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  • Author: james-carter
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High Protein

Description

A hearty yet fresh bowl featuring garlic ginger ground beef and quinoa, complemented by a crunchy cucumber salad and zesty sriracha mayo.


Ingredients

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  • 20 mini cucumbers or 1 large English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon chili crunch
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • Pinches of sugar and salt
  • 1.25 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2-inch knob ginger, finely grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (again)
  • 1 cup quinoa, uncooked
  • Toppings: kimchi, green onions, sesame seeds, avocado, lime wedges
  • For the sriracha mayo: 5 tablespoons mayo, 1-2 teaspoons sriracha to taste, juice of 1/2 lime

Instructions

  1. For the cucumber salad, smash the cucumbers, chop roughly, and combine with chili crunch, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sugar, and salt.
  2. For the garlic ginger beef, brown the ground beef in olive oil, add the garlic and ginger, then stir in the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and sriracha.
  3. Cook quinoa in boiling salted water, then fluff with a fork.
  4. Mix mayo, sriracha, and lime juice for the sriracha mayo.
  5. Assemble bowls with quinoa, beef, cucumber salad, sriracha mayo, and toppings.

Notes

Double the recipe for meal prep or gatherings. Smashing the cucumbers enhances flavor absorption.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian Fusion

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg