High-Protein Beef Bowl
This high-protein beef bowl is easy, filling, and perfect for meal prep or dinner. Made with air fryer beef, rice, and simple fresh toppings.
Equipment
- Air fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Tongs
- Meal prep containers or serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 avocado, sliced
Optional
- shredded lettuce
- pickled onions
- hot sauce
- Greek yogurt sauce
- shredded cheese
- chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryerPreheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 3 minutes.
- Season the beefAdd the ground beef to a bowl with olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Air fry the beefPlace the beef in the air fryer basket or tray. Cook for 5 minutes, then break it apart with a spoon or spatula.
- Finish cookingReturn the beef to the air fryer and cook for another 4 to 5 minutes, stirring once more if needed, until fully cooked through.
- Build the bowlsDivide the rice into 4 bowls or meal prep containers. Top with cooked beef, cucumber, tomatoes, and avocado.
- ServeAdd any extra toppings or sauce and serve right away, or store for later.
Notes
- Lean ground beef works well for high-protein meal prep.
- Break the beef apart halfway through cooking so it cooks evenly.
- Add avocado and sauces closer to serving for the best texture.
- You can swap rice for cauliflower rice or roasted potatoes.
- This recipe is easy to adjust based on what toppings you have.
