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Lazy Girl Beef & Rice Bowl Recipe

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  • Author: Angela
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Lazy Girl Beef & Rice Bowl is a quick and easy meal that combines cooked ground beef, sautéed greens, and white rice into a flavorful, comforting bowl. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner or a simple lunch, it’s both satisfying and nutritious with minimal effort and ingredients.


Ingredients

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked white rice
  • ½ cup cooked ground beef (lightly seasoned)
  • Handful of chopped kale or spinach (fresh or frozen)
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Chili flakes, to taste


Instructions

  1. Sauté greens: In a pan, heat a little oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped kale or spinach until wilted and tender, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Warm ground beef: Add the cooked ground beef to the pan and stir it together with the greens to warm through, about 2 minutes.
  3. Combine with rice: Toss the warmed beef and greens mixture with the cooked white rice until everything is evenly mixed and heated.
  4. Season: Season the bowl with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and chili flakes according to your taste preferences.
  5. Serve: Transfer the mixture to your favorite bowl, serve hot, and enjoy your quick and flavorful beef and rice bowl!

Notes

  • Use freshly cooked rice or leftover rice that has been properly stored for best texture.
  • Adjust seasoning quantities based on your preferred spice level.
  • You can substitute kale or spinach with other leafy greens such as Swiss chard or collard greens.
  • For extra flavor, add a dash of soy sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
  • This recipe is flexible and perfect for using up leftover cooked beef and rice.