High-Protein Ground Beef & Broccoli Meal Prep Bowl: 37 Grams of Protein Under $5
This ground beef and broccoli meal prep bowl takes the familiar flavors of a beef and broccoli stir fry and turns them into an easy, repeatable Sunday prep staple. Lean ground beef browns quickly in the skillet, then gets joined by garlic and ginger for warmth and depth before broccoli steams right in the same pan, soaking up all that savory flavor. A simple soy sauce and sesame oil finish ties everything together into a glossy, well-seasoned mixture that pairs perfectly with a scoop of hearty brown rice. This bowl comes together in about 30 minutes total, making it realistic to batch on a Sunday afternoon for several servings at once. With 37 grams of protein and a solid dose of vegetables, it’s a genuinely balanced dinner that reheats beautifully throughout the week without losing flavor or texture. At $4.30 per serving, it’s a reliable, satisfying option to lean on when the week gets busy and cooking from scratch every night isn’t realistic.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned, about 6 minutes.
- Drain any excess fat, then add the minced garlic and ground ginger, stirring for 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli florets and a splash of water, covering to steam for 4 to 5 minutes until tender.
- Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil, tossing everything together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the cooked brown rice into a meal prep container.
- Top with the beef and broccoli mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using.
- Serve warm, or store for later in the week.
