Beefy Harvest Surprise

Main Ingredient:

Ground Beef

Ingredients:

• 500g lean ground beef
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup quinoa
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup corn kernels
• 1 can black beans, drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Chopped parsley for garnish
• Lemon juice from 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Cook quinoa according to package instructions.
2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté until fragrant
3. Add the ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook for 5-7 minutes, until the beef is browned.
4. Add chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper, and stir to season the beef.
5. Add the bell pepper, corn, and black beans to the pan. Stir to combine
6. Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the pan and stir everything together. Drizzle the lemon juice over the meal and stir well.
7. Remove from heat. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 500 kcal
• Protein: 35g
• Fat: 20g
• Carbs: 30g

Plating:

Spread out the Beefy Harvest Surprise in a shallow dish to give a hearty feel, all the ingredients should be visible at a glance – colorful peppers, hints of corn and black beans peeking through the beef and quinoa mix. Sprinkle the parsley garnish evenly for a dash of vivid green contrasting the meal’s rich colors. Serve with a lemon wedge on the side, which guests can squeeze for an extra zesty flavor if desired.