High-Protein Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet Meal Prep
At a glance
A one-pan high-protein beef and rice skillet meal prep that makes 5 servings, ready in 35 minutes, with cheese and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) - Olive Oil
- 700g (1.5lb) - Lean Ground Beef
- 1 - Brown Onion, Finely Diced
- 1 - Red Capsicum, Finely Diced
- 4 - Garlic Cloves, Minced
- 2 tsp (5g) - Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp (2g) - Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp (2g) - Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp (2g) - Onion Powder
- 1 tsp (1g) - Dried Oregano
- ½ tsp (1g) - Cayenne Pepper
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) - Tomato Paste
- 1 Tbsp (15ml) - Worcestershire Sauce
- 300g (10.5oz) - Long Grain Rice, Uncooked
- 600ml (2½ cups) - Beef Stock
- 1 x 400g (14oz) - Can Crushed Tomatoes
- 30g (2 Tbsp) - Butter
- 200g (7oz) - Shredded Cheddar or Mexican Blend
Method
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large deep pan over high heat.
- 2
Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and caramelised.
- 3
Add the onion, capsicum, and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Stir through, then add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add Worcestershire sauce and uncooked rice. Stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Pour in beef stock and crushed tomatoes. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- 7
Cover with a lid and cook for 15 minutes.
- 8
Remove from heat and let sit for 5 minutes with the lid on.
- 9
Remove the lid and stir through butter and half the cheese until melted.
- 10
Divide between 5 meal prep containers. Top with remaining cheese and melt before serving or reheating.
- 11
Finish with coriander, spring onions, jalapeños, sour cream, and hot sauce.
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