Flavorful Green Bean Ground Beef Bowl (Low Calorie!)
Made with green beans, cabbage, onion, tomatoes, and ground beef, this green bean ground beef bowl is a low calorie meal item you’ll be craving AGAIN and AGAIN!
Jump to RecipeThis Green Bean Ground Beef Bowl is a flavorful blend of lean meat and low-calorie vegetables that comes together to form a DELICIOUS, nutrient packed meal. It is the perfect, easy meal for anyone trying to lose weight or maintain a fit physique.
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Ways to Enjoy this Green Beans & Ground Beef
This green bean and ground beef bowl is a versatile mix that can be incorporated in a lot of ways. Here are some ideas for enjoying this low calorie recipe.
- Topping for a rice bowl
- Filling for Asian Lettuce Wrap cups
- Flavorful mix-in with pasta – think stir fry noodles!
- Tasty side dish to an Asian inspired meal (maybe alongside this Chicken Stir Fry or Asian Carrot & Kale Salad)
I think all of them sound AMAZING! Which version will you try?!
Ingredients for this Ground Beef Bowl
This recipe incorporates an array of low calorie ingredients to bring you food that is high in protein, flavor-packed, and delicious!! When prepping to make this meal, make sure you have the following ingredients on hand:
- Super lean ground beef – Because lean ground beef has less fat in it, it can dry out if you aren’t careful. Try not to overcook it to help preserve the moisture.
- Olive oil – Olive oil has a high burn point, making it a great option to use for cooking these ingredients at high temperatures.
- Green beans – With this recipe, there’s the option to use canned, frozen, or fresh green beans. I definitely prefer the flavor of fresh green beans, but you can use what is most readily available.
- Napa cabbage – Make sure it is freshly washed and crisp in texture!
- Onion – Any kind will work, but I recommend yellow or white.
- Tomato –
- Garlic salt – Helps bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients while also adding a hint of garlic.
- Soy sauce – With this and the garlic salt, there isn’t really any need for salt.
- Ground black pepper – Though not necessary, I think the ground black pepper adds a richness to the flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What substitutions can I make in this recipe for green beans and ground beef?
There are a lot of ways to make this ground beef bowl your own. Some easy substitutions include:
- Soy sauce –> Amino or Tamari sauce
- Garlic Salt –> fresh chopped garlic and a sprinkle of salt
- Lean Ground Beef –> Lean Ground Turkey
- Other vegetables –> mushrooms, bell peppers, shredded carrots, bok choy, etc.
Can I make this recipe ahead of time? Meal prep?
Yes! In fact, I think that the longer the mixture has to sit, the more the flavors develop. It can easily be made in advance and even produced in bulk as a meal prep item. Simply double or triple the recipe and then store it properly until ready for use.
What’s the best way to store green beans and ground beef?
The best way to store this green bean ground beef bowl is to place it in an airtight container in the fridge (40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower) for 2-4 days.
Flavorful Green Beans and Ground Beef
Equipment
- 1 pan
- 1 knife
- 1 cutting board
Ingredients
- ½ lbs super lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb green beans sliced open
- 1/2 head cabbage
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a medium heat without oil. Cook until brown. Drain any oil.
- Add olive oil, onion, tomato, and soy sauce. Cook for a minute or 2. Stir.
- Add cabbage and green beans. Cook for 5 – 6 minutes on medium heat.
- Add garlic salt and ground black pepper. Stir and cook for until fragrent.
Nutrition
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