Name: Ground Lean Beef with Rice and Vegetables
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: United States
Ingredients: 150 g lean ground beef (5% fat); 70 g basmati rice uncooked; 0.5 red bell pepper; 0.5 zucchini; 0.25 onion; 1 garlic clove; 1 tbsp soy sauce low in salt; 1 tsp olive oil extra virgin; pepper

Ground Lean Beef with Rice and Vegetables

Alternative to chicken. High in iron and protein.

Ingredients

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Original recipe for 1 servings

150 g lean ground beef (5% fat)
70 g basmati rice uncooked
0.5 red bell pepper
0.5 zucchini
0.25 onion
1 garlic clove
1 tbsp soy sauce low in salt
1 tsp olive oil extra virgin
pepper

Step by step

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Step 1 Cook 12 min

Cook the rice for 12 minutes. Work on medium heat and taste the seasoning at the end.
Step 2 Pan 6 min

Sauté the vegetables for 6 minutes. Measure the ingredients before you start.
Step 3 Pan 5 min

Add the ground beef and sauté with soy sauce for 5 minutes. Serve everything together

Storage

Store in the fridge in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave 1–2 min. Freeze only if the recipe allows.

Chef tips

Mise en place: chop and weigh before cooking so you don't run over time.
Taste for salt at the end; broths and canned foods already add sodium.
For meal prep, keep dressings separate until serving.

Allergens

Gluten
Soy

Diet

Not vegetarian (contains animal products)

Variations

Substitutions for a vegan version

Instead of: animal protein from the recipe

Use: tempeh, smoked tofu or cooked legumes in the same quantity

Why: Animal protein provides amino acids and umami; tempeh or legumes cover both protein and satiety.

Tip: Marinate the tempeh for 10 minutes with soy sauce and garlic before sautéing for a more intense flavor.

Other variations

Lighter version: reduce oil to 1 tablespoon and increase vegetables in Ground Lean Beef with Rice and Vegetables.
Batch cook: double quantities and store in containers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.

Quick summary

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1 Cook the rice for 12 minutes. Work on medium heat and taste the seasoning at the end.
2 Sauté the vegetables for 6 minutes. Measure the ingredients before you start.
3 Add the ground beef and sauté with soy sauce for 5 minutes. Serve everything together. Control the time to avoid…