Ingredients
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Gathering the right ingredients is like revisiting an old recipe book, pages smudged with flour and splattered with memories. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup quinoa, rinsed and cooked
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
If you fancy a twist, swap quinoa for brown rice or add a sprinkle of feta cheese — a little culinary adventure, much like the ones I embarked on in my childhood kitchen.
Instructions
Let’s bring this dish to life, much like a cherished memory. Follow these steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon — my trusty companion since childhood. Cook until browned.
- Stir in the cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Add the diced red bell pepper and spinach leaves, stirring until the spinach wilts and the pepper softens, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate pot, cook the quinoa according to package instructions. Once done, fluff with a fork and season with a pinch of salt.
- Assemble the bowls by layering quinoa, the beef mixture, and finishing with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for a zesty finish.
Remember, cooking is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. Take your time, savor each step, and enjoy the process as I did in my mum’s kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
