Beef and Quinoa Veggie Mix

• 1/4 Cup quinoa
• 1/2 Cup water
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 Pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1/2 Teaspoon salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon pepper
• 1 Teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 onion
• 2 carrot
• 1 Cup canned crushed tomatoes
• 2 Cup pattypan squash
• 2 Cup strawberries

• Add quinoa and water to a pot and cover. Cook on low heat for 15 minutes, then remove the pot from heat and let rest covered for 10 minutes.
• Next, make the beef and veggie mix. Add oil to a pot, once hot add the beef and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook for 10 minutes, frequently separating the beef with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
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