Super easy meal prep! Ground beef and rice. 20 min preparation

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground Beef (80% lean, trimmed of excess fat)
• 2 cups White Long‑Grain Rice (Uncooked; rinse before cooking)
• 4 cups Water (For cooking rice)
• 1 medium Onion (Finely diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (Adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground if possible)
• 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (optional) (Adds umami; can omit for gluten‑free version)

Instructions

1. Prep Ingredients

   Dice the onion, mince the garlic, and measure out the rice and water.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cook Rice

   Combine rice and water in a saucepan, add a pinch of salt, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 12‑15 minutes until water is absorbed.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: Medium‑low heat

3. Brown Ground Beef

   Heat the skillet over medium heat, add the ground beef, break it up with a spoon, and cook until no longer pink, about 6‑8 minutes. Add the onion and garlic halfway through, season with salt, pepper, and optional soy sauce.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Combine & Portion

   Fluff the cooked rice with a fork, then divide it evenly into six meal‑prep containers. Top each portion with an equal amount of seasoned ground beef.

   Time: PT2M

5. Clean Up

   Wash all used utensils, wipe down the stovetop, and store leftovers properly.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

410

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

45 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

1 g