Beef Protein Bowl

Ground beef, eggs, and green onion in a white bowl with a fork.

4.88 from 8 votes

This beef protein bowl is packed with over 30 grams of protein in one serving. It's healthy, flavorful, and low carb for a great lunch, breakfast or dinner.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt

Servings: people

Calories: 485kcal

Author: Alicia

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
kosher salt and black pepper
olive oil
8 oz cauliflower rice
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 zucchini squash, cut into cubes
1 cup spinach
2 large eggs
2 green onion, chopped
salsa verde or any salsa

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a large non stick pan, cook ground beef over medium high heat, stirring frequently, till cooked through and crumbly - about 5-6 minutes total. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, add a teaspoon of olive oil and cauliflower rice, along with the chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes over medium heat, then add the zucchini, cooking another 2-3 minutes till just barely softened. Add ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt and a pinch of fresh pepper and set aside.
Carefully wipe out the pan with a paper towel and add another teaspoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Crack the eggs and carefully lay them into the pan so the yolk doesn't break apart. Allow the egg to cook till the whites are set, then flip and cook another 20-40 seconds for an over easy/medium egg. Meanwhile, use the other side of pan to wilt the spinach just slightly.
In a bowl, add the cauliflower rice and zucchini, top with the ground beef, then add the eggs and spinach. Taste and adjust any seasonings and then add your favorite salsa and top with chopped green onions.

Notes

This is my favorite salsa verde, but I really like Tacodeli's Salsa Verde for a store-bought option (found at Whole Foods).
I used Trader Joe's fresh cauliflower rice for this recipe and used ½ a bag, approximately 8oz.
For extra flavor, also season your beef using this ground beef taco seasoning recipe.
If you're not following a migraine diet or have reintroduced foods, sliced avocado is a wonderful addition, as well as a little bit of lime juice on top.

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