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High-Protein Beef & Quinoa Skillet

A nutritious and hearty one-pan meal featuring lean ground beef, fluffy quinoa, and aromatic spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 lb lean ground beef 450 g
  • 1 cup uncooked white quinoa rinsed, 185 g
  • 2 cups beef broth 480 ml
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15 ml
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bell pepper diced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin 5 g
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika 5 g
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped, 10 g

Equipment

  • 12-inch cast-iron skillet
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat olive oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned.
  3. Stir in diced onions and cook until translucent and soft.
  4. Add bell pepper and minced garlic, sautéing for 2 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle cumin and smoked paprika over the mixture and stir until fragrant.
  6. Stir in the rinsed quinoa to coat the grains.
  7. Pour in the beef broth, ensuring even coverage.
  8. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.
  9. Simmer for 15–18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and quinoa is fluffy.
  10. Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months.