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heart meat and veggie bowl recipe

Hearty Meat And Veggie Bowl Recipe

A hearty Meat and Veggie Bowl is a balanced, build-your-own meal made with seasoned ground meat, sautéed vegetables, and a cozy base like rice or quinoa. Finish it with a bright sauce (garlic yogurt or spicy mayo) and fresh toppings for a fast, filling dinner.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 450 g ground beef or ground turkey
  • 2 tbsp olive oil divided
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes optional
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bell pepper sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini chopped
  • 1 cup broccoli florets or green beans
  • 2 cups cooked rice or quinoa
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or coconut aminos optional, for extra umami
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Sauce + toppings choose what you like
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayo
  • 1 –2 tsp hot sauce or sriracha
  • 1 tsp honey optional
  • Sliced avocado
  • Chopped cucumber or tomatoes
  • Pickled onions or jalapeños
  • Fresh cilantro or parsley

Instructions
 

  • Mix your sauce: stir yogurt with hot sauce (and honey if using). Set aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
  • Add ground meat. Break it up and cook until browned and fully done, about 6–8 minutes.
  • Season with paprika, cumin, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Add soy sauce (if using) and cook 1 more minute so everything gets glossy and flavorful. Transfer meat to a bowl.
  • In the same skillet, add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Toss in bell pepper, zucchini, and broccoli. Sauté 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp. Finish with lemon juice.
  • Build bowls: add rice/quinoa, pile on the veggies, top with the meat, drizzle sauce, and finish with your favorite toppings.
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