Name: Ground beef and jasmine rice bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 1 3/4 lb 93% lean ground beef; 1 cup jasmine rice; 1 2/3 cups water; 1 1/4 medium yellow onions, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 1/4 tsp olive oil; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup water; 1 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

Prep 20 min · Cook 10 min

In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
While the rice simmers, heat the olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and sauté until softened and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant. Transfer the onion mixture to a small bowl.
Return the same skillet to medium-high heat. Add half the ground beef in an even layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 2 minutes to develop a sear, then break it up and cook for another 4 to 6 minutes until no pink remains. Move the cooked beef to a bowl and repeat with the second half of the beef. Done when no pink remains and edges are browned, 160°F.
Return all cooked beef and the onion mixture to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce, black pepper, remaining salt, and water. Simmer for 2 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to incorporate the browned bits. Remove from heat and stir in the rice vinegar.
Fluff the rice with a fork and divide among four meal-prep containers. Top with the beef mixture and garnish with green onions. When reheating, sprinkle 1 tablespoon of water over each bowl and microwave, covered, for 2 minutes.

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