Description
This healthy Ground Beef And Broccoli Fried Quinoa is a quick, protein-packed dinner that’s full of flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and easy enough for beginner cooks looking to make quick and healthy meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz ground beef
- 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ tablespoons tamari sauce
- 2 spring onions, chopped
- 1 carrot, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional: 1 cup spinach, chopped
- Optional: 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Optional: pinch of crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Beef: In a large non-stick skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it’s mostly browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks. You can cover it to speed up the cooking.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the olive oil, minced garlic, and crushed red pepper if using. Sauté for about a minute until the garlic is fragrant but not browned.
- Incorporate Broccoli: Add the chopped broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, so they become tender-crisp without going soggy.
- Build the Dish: Pour in the tamari sauce and stir well to coat the beef and vegetables. Immediately add the chopped carrots, spring onions, and cooked quinoa, mixing everything thoroughly.
- Finish the Dish: Taste the mixture and add a bit more tamari if needed. Once everything is heated through, turn off the heat and stir in spinach and cilantro if using. The residual heat will wilt the spinach gently and infuse the dish with fresh herb flavor.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into bowls and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Be sure your quinoa is cooked and cooled to prevent sogginess.
- If using leftover rice, it should be cold and slightly dry.
- For added crunch, toss in some toasted sesame seeds or chopped peanuts just before serving.
- To make it spicier, increase the crushed red pepper or add a splash of chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 651mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 67mg