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Easy Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Bowls | Meal Prep Lunch Ideas

Ground Beef Philly Cheesesteak Bowls

Ground beef, bell peppers, and onion simmered in a savory sauce, topped with melted provolone and served over rice for an easy high protein meal prep lunch.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef (85/15)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion sliced thin
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced thin
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced thin
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 3 cups cooked white rice

Method
 

  1. Cook the rice: Start the rice on the stovetop or in a rice cooker first, since it takes about 18 minutes, then keep it covered to stay warm while you prep the beef.
  2. Heat the skillet: Warm the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
  3. Brown the beef: Add the ground beef and break it into small crumbles with a spatula, cooking until no pink remains, about 6 minutes.
  4. Drain excess fat: Tilt the skillet and spoon off any extra grease so the finished bowls don't taste greasy.
  5. Soften the vegetables: Push the beef to one side, add the onion and bell peppers, and cook until the onion turns translucent and the pepper edges turn golden, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in garlic: Add the minced garlic and stir it through the beef and vegetables for about 30 seconds, until it smells fragrant.
  7. Deglaze the pan: Pour in the Worcestershire sauce and beef broth, scraping up the browned bits from the pan bottom with a wooden spoon.
  8. Simmer the sauce: Let the mixture simmer uncovered until the liquid reduces by about half, 2 to 3 minutes, then season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Melt the cheese: Lower the heat, lay the provolone slices over the beef mixture, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt into soft pockets, about 2 minutes.
  10. Assemble the bowls: Divide the warm rice among meal prep containers, top each with the beef and pepper mixture and melted cheese, then let cool slightly before sealing the lids.