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Fiesta Lean Beef & Golden Quinoa Power Bowls

High-protein seasoned lean sirloin, ancient grains, and fresh Mexican fixings.

Elevate classic taco night into a complete macro-balanced workweek lunch. We substitute white rice with protein-packed nutty quinoa, topped with seasoned 93/7 lean ground sirloin browned with fire-roasted green chilies and fiesta corn. Finished with sliced avocado, cotija crumbles, and crisp lettuce, this bowl delivers 36 grams of clean protein.

⏱PREP TIME15 min
🔥COOK TIME15 min
🍱BATCH YIELD4 Meals
🧊SHELF LIFE5 Days
Fiesta Lean Beef & Golden Quinoa Power Bowls
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Recipe Ingredients

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Fiesta Lean Taco Meat

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Step-by-Step Batch Method

7 Chef Steps
  1. 1

    Rinse quinoa in a fine-mesh sieve. Cook in 2 cups of broth on low heat for 15 minutes until fluffy and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and let cool.

  2. 2

    Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add lean ground sirloin and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking up with a wooden spoon until browned.

  3. 3

    Add taco seasoning, canned green chilis, sweet corn, and 1/3 cup broth. Simmer over medium-low heat for 4 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the meat.

  4. 4

    Divide cooked quinoa evenly across four meal prep containers as the base.

  5. 5

    Spoon 3/4 cup of warm seasoned taco meat over one half of each quinoa container.

  6. 6

    In the separate side compartment, pack shredded romaine lettuce, cotija crumbles, and olives.

  7. 7

    Pack dressing and lime wedges separately. Add sliced avocado fresh on the day of consumption.

👨‍🍳 Pro Meal Prep Tips for This Dish

  • Quinoa cooking secret: cooking quinoa in bone broth instead of plain water adds 4g bonus protein and rich savory flavor.
  • Avocado oxidation prevention: if pre-slicing avocado, toss immediately in fresh lime juice and store alongside a slice of red onion in a tight container.
  • Lean beef selection: choosing 93/7 or 96/4 ground beef eliminates greasy pooling in meal prep containers when stored cold.
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Cook these alongside Fiesta Lean Beef & Golden Quinoa Power Bowls to diversify your weekly menu without extra pots: