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Ground beef rice bowl with broccoli, carrots, red bell peppers, and green onions served in a brown bowl.

Viral Ground Beef Bowls - Easy High-Protein Meal Prep with Rice, Veggies, and Flavorful Twist

Samantha
These viral ground beef bowls are everything you want in a quick, clean, and protein-packed meal. Featuring seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, crunchy veggies, and a creamy-spicy drizzle, this bowl is bursting with flavor and perfect for weekly meal prep, healthy family dinners, or post-workout recovery. Customizable, budget-friendly, and ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine Asian-Inspired, Fusion
Servings 4 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Bowl:

  • 1 lb lean ground beef 93% lean
  • 1 cup cooked jasmine or brown rice
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cabbage or slaw mix
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 eggs fried or soft-boiled
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

For the Beef:

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp chili flakes optional

For the Spicy Mayo:

  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayo
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Juice of 1/2 lime

Notes

Secret Tips for Making the Best Viral Ground Beef Bowls

1. Season ground beef generously: Don’t be shy with spices and aromatics like garlic, onion, paprika, or soy sauce. A well-seasoned base makes your viral ground beef bowls taste rich and satisfying, even with simple ingredients.
2. Use jasmine or basmati rice for better texture: Fluffy rice holds the beef and veggies perfectly. If you’re meal-prepping, slightly undercook the rice so it stays fresh and firm when reheated. This keeps your high-protein meal prep bowls from becoming mushy.
3. Add colorful vegetables for balance: Bell peppers, broccoli, zucchini, or carrots not only make the bowls more nutritious but also more vibrant. The variety of textures elevates the ground beef rice bowls into a complete comfort meal.
4. Don’t skip the sauce: A drizzle of sriracha mayo, teriyaki glaze, or a garlic yogurt sauce adds a flavorful twist that ties the protein, rice, and veggies together. Sauces make these easy beef bowls crave-worthy.
5. Prep in bulk for the week: Cook extra ground beef and portion with rice and veggies into containers. Store sauce separately to keep flavors fresh. This way, your meal prep ground beef bowls are ready to grab for lunch or dinner anytime.
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