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Greek Protein Bowls

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Tbsp avocado, or olive oil
  • 2 pounds ground grass-fed beef or lamb
  • sea salt & ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsps organic tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsps apple cider, or red wine vinegar
Gently combine the following ingredients & keep warm in separate pan:
  • 3 cups COOKED quinoa
  • 1/2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp fresh minced parsley
Bowl toppings:
  • 1 small red onion, diced
  • 4 cups fresh crisp cucumber, diced
  • 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 6 oz fresh high-quality feta cheese, crumbled

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high.
  2. Add the meat, salt & pepper to taste, and cook until browned – about 10 minutes.
  3. Remove meat from pan, and set aside. Lower heat to medium and saute the onions, about 3 minutes. Add the oregano and garlic and cook for 3 more minutes.
  4. Add tomato paste, stir, cook for 3 more minutes.
  5. Add the vinegar, stir, then add the meat back in. Combine meat mixture well.
For EACH serving in 6 separate bowls:
  1. Add 1/2 cup of quinoa mixture
  2. 4-5 oz meat
  3. 1 cup diced cucumber and tomatoes
  4. 1-2 Tbsps red onion
  5. 1 oz feta cheese
Prepare a few servings for future meal prep + store in your fridge!