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Ground beef and rice recipe served in a ceramic bowl with steamed broccoli and green onions
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Ground Beef and Rice Recipes: Iron-Rich & Easy Meals You’ll Love

This quick and easy ground Beef and Rice bowl is rich in iron, packed with flavor, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Mixture:
  • 1 pound lean ground beef 85% lean
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • ¼ cup brown sugar light or dark
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced (plus more for garnish)
For Serving:
  • 2 cups cooked white rice jasmine or basmati
  • 1 cup steamed broccoli
  • Sesame seeds for garnish optional
  • Lime wedges optional, for added vitamin C

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the RicePrepare your preferred rice (white or brown) according to package directions. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: Brown the Ground BeefIn a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat 1 tsp oil. Add ground beef and cook until fully browned, breaking it up with a spatula.
  3. Step 3: Add Garlic and GingerAdd minced garlic and ground ginger. Stir and cook for 1–2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Make the SauceIn a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour over beef and stir to combine. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Step 5: Assemble BowlsScoop rice into serving bowls. Top with beef mixture, steamed broccoli, sliced green onions, and sesame seeds.
  6. Step 6: Serve or StoreServe hot immediately, or cool and portion into meal prep containers. Keeps well for up to 4 days in the fridge.

Notes

Iron Boost: Add sautéed spinach or a squeeze of lime to enhance iron absorption.
Meal Prep Tip: Keep rice and beef separate in containers for best texture.
Make It Gluten-Free: Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Add Veggies: Bell peppers, shredded carrots, or edamame work great.