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Beef and Quinoa Veggie Mix
| Total time:
| Prep:
| Cook:
| Servings:
|
| 35 min |
10 min |
25 min |
4 |
Dietary Restrictions
Dairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freePeanut-freeTree-nut-freeFish-freeShellfish-freeSoy-FreePork-FreeSesame-Free
Ingredients
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1/4
Cup
quinoa
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1/2
Cup
water
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1
Tablespoon
avocado oil
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1
Pound
93% lean ground beef
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1/2
Teaspoon
salt
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1/4
Teaspoon
pepper
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1
Teaspoon
garlic powder
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1
onion
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2
carrot
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1
Cup
canned crushed tomatoes
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2
Cup
pattypan squash
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2
Cup
strawberries
Directions
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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.
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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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Next add the onion and carrots, cook for 6 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts per Serving
| Nutrient |
Amount |
| Calories
| 353 kcal |
| Fat
| 16 g |
| Carbohydrates
| 26 g |
| Protein
| 27 g |
| Fiber
| 6 g |
| Sugar
| 11 g |
| Sodium
| 504 mg |
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