Meal Prep Unstuffed Pepper Bowls
Looking for a quick and nutritious lunch option? These Meal Prep Unstuffed Pepper Bowls are your answer! Bursting with flavor from juicy ground beef, fresh vegetables, and hearty rice, this dish is perfect for busy days. Loaded with vitamins and customizable to suit your taste, these bowls make meal prep not only easy but enjoyable. Enjoy satisfying portions that can be made ahead and stored for the week, ensuring you have healthy meals ready to go.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups uncooked rice
- 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 2 green bell peppers, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions using water or broth.
- In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef with salt and pepper for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced bell peppers and onions; cook until softened (3-4 minutes). Stir in garlic and zucchini; cook for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about 3-4 minutes.
- If serving immediately, top with cheese and cover for 90 seconds until melted. For meal prep, divide cooked rice into containers and top with the beef mixture and cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 bowl (400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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