Flavourful, healthy, and super easy to make, these Ground Beef Butternut Squash Meal Prep Bowls is perfect for your next work lunch. Make a batch of this one pot ground beef meal prep this weekend and be covered for lunch all week!
In a cast iron skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Then, reduce the heat to medium and add onions and garlic. Sauté for about 3 minutes. Then, add red bell pepper and cook for more 2-3 minutes. Don't forget to stir frequently.
Add ground beef in the same skillet. Using a wooden spoon, break up the ground beef as it cooks. Stir occasionally, and cook for about 5-7 minutes.
Add butternut squash, Brussels sprouts, tomato sauce and beef broth. Mix all well.
Season with salt, black pepper, Italian season and red chili flakes.
Cover the skillet and cook until the butternut squash are tender. Don’t skip this part. When you close the lid, the steam will help to cook the butternut squash faster. Don’t forget to stir occasionally. If necessary, add a little bit of beef broth to help to cook the butternut squash.
Cook for about 7 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Place an even amount of ground beef butternut squash into 4 different glass containers and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.
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Notes
Make sure you thaw the beef fully if it was frozen prior. This makes sure the beef cooks evenly.
Try to cut the butternut squash as evenly as possible. You can also buy them pre-cut.
I love my cast iron skillet for this recipe but you can swap for a large non-stick skillet as well.
To store: Store leftovers or meal prep for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge.