Description
A flavorful and nutritious Beef Bowl featuring ground beef sautéed with fresh bell peppers, broccoli, and onions, topped with a zesty homemade pico de gallo. Perfectly served over cooked rice or quinoa for a wholesome meal ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Beef Bowl
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Pico de Gallo
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
To Serve
- Cooked rice or quinoa, as desired
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced onion, sautéing until the onions become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef: Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until it is browned and fully cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook Vegetables: Stir in the sliced bell pepper and broccoli florets. Continue sautéing until the vegetables are tender-crisp, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Prepare Pico de Gallo: In a separate bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, finely chopped onion, minced jalapeño, fresh cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well to combine all the fresh flavors.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the beef and vegetable mixture over cooked rice or quinoa. Top generously with the fresh pico de gallo and serve immediately for a vibrant and satisfying meal.
Notes
- For extra heat, include jalapeño seeds in the pico de gallo or add more peppers.
- Quinoa can be substituted with brown rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- To make the dish gluten-free, ensure the rice or quinoa is prepared without any gluten-containing additives.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adding a squeeze of fresh lime juice right before serving enhances the brightness of the dish.
