Ultimate Spicy Ground Beef & Veggie Power Bowl – Bold, Balanced & Protein-Packed!

🌶️ Ultimate Spicy Ground Beef & Veggie Power Bowl

Bold • Balanced • Protein-Packed

⏱ Time

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 35 minutes

🍽 Servings

3–4 servings

🧾 Ingredients

🔥 Spicy Ground Beef

• 500 g lean ground beef

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp cumin

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½–1 tsp red chili flakes (to taste)

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce

• 1 tbsp hot sauce (optional)

🥦 Veggies

• 1 cup broccoli florets

• 1 bell pepper, sliced

• 1 medium zucchini, sliced

• 1 cup mushrooms, sliced

• 1 tsp olive oil

• Salt & pepper to taste

🍚 Bowl Base (Choose One)

• Brown rice

• Quinoa

• Cauliflower rice (low-carb)

🥑 Optional Toppings

• Avocado slices

• Greek yogurt or sour cream

• Fresh cilantro or parsley

• Pumpkin seeds or sesame seeds

• Lime wedges

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Cook the Beef

1. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant.

3. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.

4. Mix in paprika, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, chili flakes, salt, soy sauce, and hot sauce.

5. Cook 3–4 minutes until spicy and well coated. Remove from pan.

2️⃣ Cook the Veggies

1. Heat olive oil in the same pan.

2. Add broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and mushrooms.

3. Sauté 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp. Season lightly.

3️⃣ Assemble the Power Bowl

1. Add base of choice to a bowl.

2. Top with spicy ground beef and veggies.

3. Finish with toppings and a squeeze of lime.

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving – cauliflower rice)

• Calories: ~420

• Protein: ~38 g

• Carbs: ~12–15 g

• Fat: ~22 g

❓ Q & A

Q: Is this good for weight loss?
A: Yes—high protein, fiber-rich veggies, and customizable carbs.

Q: Can I meal-prep this?
A: Absolutely. Store components separately for up to 4 days.

Q: How do I make it extra spicy?
A: Add chili oil, fresh green chilies, or extra hot sauce.

Q: Can I use ground chicken or turkey?
A: Yes, both work great—adjust seasoning slightly.

Q: Can this be one-pan?
A: Yes. Cook beef first, remove, sauté veggies, then mix together.