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5-Ingredient Dinner: Ground Beef and Grains Skillet

If you're looking for a balanced, quick, and nourishing meal ready in under 30 minutes, this ground beef protein bowl with grains is amazing! Ground beef and grain bowls are a big hit in my house, and I know they will be in yours, too!
Serving Size 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 packaged frozen butternut squash
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup buckwheat groats or use rice, farro, or quinoa
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Brown the ground beef in a large skillet. Add salt and pepper, or even 1/2 Tbsp of a garlic and herb seasoning is good too.
  • Add the frozen squash and grain of choice.
  • Add the broth and stir to combine.
  • Place a lid on the skillet and bring this to a boil.
  • Lower the heat and cook until the grain of choice is cooked through. For buckwheat groats, it takes 15 minutes.
  • Lift the lid carefully, and stir in the cheese. Put the lid back on the skillet and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.