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ground beef quinoa skillet

Ground Beef Quinoa Skillet: 7 Reasons You’ll Love It


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

A simple and nutritious ground beef quinoa skillet dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup quinoa
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup corn
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
  3. Add ground beef, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in quinoa and beef broth.
  5. Add black beans, corn, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover.
  7. Simmer for 20 minutes or until quinoa is cooked.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Substitute turkey for a leaner option.
  • Add bell peppers for extra flavor.
  • This dish can be frozen for later use.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Skillet
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 450
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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