Meal Prep Firecracker Beef
Make weeknight dinners a breeze with this flavorful meal prep firecracker beef meal. It's quick, easy and tasty, with juicy beef, veggies and a delicious sauce.
Servings: 5
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 4 Tablespoons Sriracha hot sauce or similar
- 1 Teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 Tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 Tablespoons honey
For the Firecracker Beef Bowls:
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 ½ Pounds ground beef
- ½ Teaspoon salt
- ½ Teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 yellow onion small, finely diced
- 4 Cloves garlic minced
- 4 Cups broccoli fresh, cut into florets
- 5 Cups rice cooked
Optional Garnish:
- 3 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
Make the Sauce:
- Add sriracha, sesame seed oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey to a small mixing bowl.
- Whisk until combined.
Cook the Beef:
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over a medium-high heat.
- Add beef, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks.
- Drain the excess grease.
- Add onions and garlic to the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until garlic is fragrant.
Add the Sauce:
- Pour in the firecracker sauce and stir to combine.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the sauce reduces.
- Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
Cook the Broccoli:
- In a separate small skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the broccoli, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from the pan and set aside.
Assemble the Firecracker Beef Bowls:
- Evenly divide the cooked rice, firecracker beef and broccoli into 5 meal prep containers.
- Garnish with green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately or store the covered meal prep containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
Broccoli doneness: I prefer my broccoli quite crisp but if you like softer broccoli, cover the pan with a lid while cooking for extra steam.
Break up the beef: Break up any chunks with a wooden spoon so it cooks evenly. The beef needs to be completely browned.
Drain off the excess grease: Unless you're using extra-lean ground beef, you'll want to drain off the excess oil after browning the meat.
Cool before storing: Let the firecracker beef bowls cool completely before covering and storing, otherwise the condensation inside the containers will make them watery.
Break up the beef: Break up any chunks with a wooden spoon so it cooks evenly. The beef needs to be completely browned.
Drain off the excess grease: Unless you're using extra-lean ground beef, you'll want to drain off the excess oil after browning the meat.
Cool before storing: Let the firecracker beef bowls cool completely before covering and storing, otherwise the condensation inside the containers will make them watery.
Nutrition
Calories: 1164kcal | Carbohydrates: 167g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 912mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 74mg | Calcium: 129mg | Iron: 5mg
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