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Healthy Ground Beef & Broccoli Fried Quinoa


  • Author: clarawhitmore
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 23 serving 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

This dish brings back the cozy feeling of home-cooked comfort with a fresh, nourishing twist. Packed with protein and veggies, it’s a wholesome take on a classic stir-fry, perfect for busy days or a quiet night in. It’s hearty, satisfying, and so easy to make—you’ll come back to it again and again.

 


Ingredients

Scale

8 oz ground beef

1 cup broccoli florets, chopped

1 cup cooked quinoa

3 garlic cloves, minced

1½ tbsp tamari sauce

2 spring onions, chopped

1 carrot, chopped

1 tbsp olive oil

Optional Add-ins

Crushed red pepper

1 cup chopped spinach

2 tbsp chopped cilantro


Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

 

Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.

 

Stir in garlic, carrots, and broccoli. Cook for 4–5 minutes until vegetables are just tender.

 

Add quinoa, tamari sauce, and spring onions. Stir-fry everything together for 3–4 minutes.

 

Mix in spinach and red pepper if using; cook until spinach wilts.

Sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

 

Notes

Simple, nourishing, and full of flavor—this skillet is your new go-to for quick and healthy comfort food.

 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner

Nutrition

  • Calories: ~390 per serving
  • Protein: ~25g per serving