Ground Beef Butternut Squash Bowls
Flavourful, wholesome, and super easy to make, these Ground Beef Butternut Squash Bowls are 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!
Servings: 4 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup onions diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic clove minced
- ½ cup red pepper diced
- 1 pound organic extra-lean ground beef (you also can use grass-fed ground beef)
- 2 cups butternut squash diced
- 2 cups brussels sprouts cut in quarters
- Salt and ground black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Pinch A pinch of red chili flakes
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup beef broth
- Fresh parsley for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- 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.
- To reheat: Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 353kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 307mg | Potassium: 542mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g