High-Protein Beef Quinoa Bowl

Name: High-Protein Beef Quinoa Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa, rinsed; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 lb ground beef (90/10); 2 tbsp taco seasoning; 2 cans black beans, drained; 1 cup corn kernels; 2 avocado, sliced; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 lime, juiced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Seasoned ground beef, fluffy quinoa, black beans, and avocado in one bowl with a lime crema, the macro-friendly viral bowl format built for the 2026 high-protein comfort food wave.

35 minEasyServes 4560 cal/serving

AmericanDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinGluten-Free

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups chicken broth
1 lb ground beef (90/10)
2 tbsp taco seasoning
2 cans black beans, drained
1 cup corn kernels
2 avocado, sliced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 lime, juiced
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup rinsed quinoa and 2 cups chicken broth in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork.
2

Meanwhile, brown 1 lb ground beef (90/10) in a skillet over medium-high heat, breaking it up as it cooks, about 6 to 8 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 160F.
3

Stir 2 tbsp taco seasoning into the beef along with a splash of water, and simmer for 2 minutes.
4

Warm 2 cans black beans, drained and 1 cup corn kernels together in a small pot.
5

Whisk 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 2 juiced lime to make the crema.
6

Divide the quinoa among bowls and top with the beef, beans and corn, 2 sliced avocado, and 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes.
7

Drizzle with the lime crema and finish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

Can I make High-Protein Beef Quinoa Bowl dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt. Swap the yogurt for an unsweetened coconut or soy yogurt. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does High-Protein Beef Quinoa Bowl keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double High-Protein Beef Quinoa Bowl?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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