Mediterranean Quinoa & Beef Bowls
Mediterranean inspired meal prep bowls with garlicky, veggie filled quinoa and tender beef.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of beef, tenderloin or top sirloin
- 1 tablespoon of seasoned salt
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 6 cloves of garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons of tomato paste
- 2 sweet bell peppers, diced
- 1 english cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup of fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 cups of dried quinoa, cooked (4 cups cooked)
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice
- lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Allow the beef to come to room temperature and then slice into bite sized cubes and season generously with seasoned salt
- Cook 2 cups of dried quinoa according to instructions on the packaging and then set aside
- Place a large skillet over medium to medium high heat and sear the beef for 2 minutes per side
- Transfer the skillet off of the heat and push the beef onto one side of the skillet
- Add 2 tablespoons of butter, 2 tablespoons of tomato paste and 3 cloves of finely minced garlic and mix until combined
- Toss the seared steak in the garlic butter and then transfer onto a plate and set aside for now
- Return the skillet to medium heat and add 2 diced sweet peppers into the leftover beef juices and cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the remaining 3 cloves of finely minced garlic and the cooked quinoa and mix until combined
- Transfer the skillet off of the heat and add the diced english cucumber, 1/2 cup of finely chopped fresh parsley and another pinch of salt and mix until everything is evenly distributed
- Divide the quinoa between your meal prepping containers, top with the beef and add a few lemon wedges
- Chill in airtight container. Microwave until warm when ready to enjoy.