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High Protein Beef & Cauliflower Rice Bowls - Simple, Satisfying, and Meal-Prep Friendly

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Ground beef (90–95% lean works well; about 1 to 1.25 pounds)
  • Cauliflower rice (fresh or frozen; about 5–6 cups)
  • Onion (1 small, diced)
  • Bell pepper (1 medium, any color, sliced or diced)
  • Carrots (2 medium, thinly sliced or shredded)
  • Garlic (3–4 cloves, minced)
  • Ginger (1-inch piece, grated) or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (3–4 tablespoons)
  • Rice vinegar (1–2 tablespoons)
  • Toasted sesame oil (1–2 teaspoons)
  • Chili flakes or sriracha (optional, for heat)
  • Green onions (2–3, sliced)
  • Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Cooking oil (avocado, olive, or neutral)
  • Salt and black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Prep the produce. Dice the onion, slice the bell pepper and carrots, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Slice the green onions for garnish. If using fresh cauliflower, pulse florets in a food processor until rice-sized.
  2. Brown the beef. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add 1 teaspoon oil, then the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed.
  3. Build flavor. Push the beef to one side. Add a touch more oil, then the onion, carrots, and bell pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until slightly tender. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add the sauce. Stir in soy or tamari, rice vinegar, and a small splash of water if the pan looks dry. Add chili flakes or sriracha if you like heat. Simmer 1–2 minutes so the beef absorbs the flavors.
  5. Cook the cauliflower rice. In a separate large skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium. Add the cauliflower rice with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté 5–7 minutes until tender but not mushy. Stir in the sesame oil at the end for aroma.
  6. Assemble the bowls. Spoon cauliflower rice into bowls. Top with the beef and veggie mixture. Finish with green onions and sesame seeds. Taste and adjust seasoning with a splash more soy or a squeeze of lime if you have it.
  7. Make it yours. Add extras like shredded cabbage, sliced cucumbers, a fried egg, or a drizzle of spicy mayo if you want more richness.