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Quinoa Beef Skillet

This Quinoa Beef Skillet is a quick, one-pan meal packed with protein, fiber, and savory flavor. With tender ground beef, nutrient-rich quinoa, and crisp-tender veggies like broccoli, carrots, and spinach, it’s a balanced weeknight dinner you can make in 20 minutes flat. No fancy tools—just real, satisfying food.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 330
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 oz ground beef
  • 1 cup broccoli florets chopped
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp tamari sauce
  • 2 spring onions chopped
  • 1 carrot chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
Optional:
  • Some crushed red pepper
  • 1 cup spinach chopped
  • 2 Tbsp cilantro chopped

Method
 

  1. Cook the ground beef in a large non-stick pan over medium to medium-high heat until nearly done.
  2. Add olive oil, garlic, and (if using) crushed red pepper.
  3. Sauté until fragrant.
  4. Stir in broccoli and cook for 2–3 minutes.
  5. Add tamari sauce, then stir in carrots, spring onions, and quinoa.
  6. Taste and adjust salt or add more tamari as needed.
  7. See full steps with tips & photos → https://theboatshedcafe.com/quinoa-beef-skillet/

Notes

  • Pre-cook quinoa ahead of time for quicker prep.
  • Sub kale for spinach or omit leafy greens if preferred.
  • Use soy sauce if tamari is unavailable.