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Gluten Free Beef and Quinoa Taco Bowls from What The Fork Food Blog. These healthy taco bowls are an easy and tasty weeknight dinner. They’re also great for meal prepping. | whattheforkfoodblog.com

Beef and Quinoa Taco Bowls

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These Beef and Quinoa Taco Bowls are a fun and healthier twist on tacos. They’re full of protein from the beef and quinoa and are loaded with fresh veggies and salsa.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2
By: Sharon Lachendro
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Ingredients

  • 1 C Village Harvest red quinoa
  • 1 C water
  • 1 C chicken broth or bone broth
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 package gluten free taco seasoning
  • 3/4 C water

Optional Toppings:

  • avocado
  • diced tomatoes
  • sliced jalapeno peppers
  • shredded cheddar
  • salsa
  • fresh cilantro

Instructions

  • Add the quinoa, water, and chicken broth to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Once the quinoa is boiling, cover and lower heat. Boil 15-20 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed.
  • While the quinoa is cooking, brown the ground beef over medium heat in a skillet. When the beef is no longer pink, add the taco seasoning* and water and cook on low until the liquid is evaporated.
  • To serve, add 1/4 C cooked quinoa and some taco meat to a bowl and top with desired toppings.

Notes

*Drain the fat if you are using ground beef with a higher fat content.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 576kcal | Protein: 39g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Trans Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 161mg | Sodium: 162mg | Potassium: 612mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 4mg

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Nutrition Facts are estimated and aren't always accurate. Please consult a doctor or nutritionist if you have special dietary needs.

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