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Ginger ground beef meal prep bowls with colorful veggies and rice.

Ginger Ground Beef Bowls

A warm and flavorful meal prep solution, blending ground beef, fresh vegetables, and cauliflower rice for a nutritious boost.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Sauce
  • 1/2 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Adjust for spiciness
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds ground beef Can be substituted with ground turkey or chicken
  • 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 medium 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
  • to taste green onions & sesame seeds For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. (Optional) If using white rice, cook 1 1/2 cups of rice following package instructions and let cool.
  2. In a bowl or jar, combine coconut aminos, sesame oil, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and fish sauce. Mix and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large non-stick skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and salt, breaking meat into small pieces. Cook for about 6 minutes until browned. Drain excess grease if needed.
  2. Lower heat to medium-low and create a small well in the center of the pan. Add garlic and ginger, sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in red bell pepper, carrots, and the prepared sauce. Cook for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are soft.
Assembly
  1. For meal prep, add 1 cup of frozen cauliflower rice or cooked white rice to each container.
  2. Portion the ginger ground beef mixture evenly among 4-5 containers. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in microwave or stovetop.