Description
A hearty and colorful beef bowl loaded with sautéed vegetables and fresh, zesty pico de gallo, perfect for a balanced and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Pico de Gallo:
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa, to serve
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, sauté until translucent.
- Add ground beef, cook until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Add bell pepper and broccoli; sauté until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- In a bowl, combine diced tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt to make pico de gallo.
- Serve beef and vegetable mixture over rice or quinoa, topped with fresh pico de gallo.
Notes
- Use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier base.
- Adjust jalapeño to desired spice level.
- Add avocado slices or sour cream for extra creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg