This Fall Beef Lentil Skillet is a high protein and fiber one pan meal that is perfect for fall meal prep! It is loaded with lean ground beef, onion, garlic, butternut squash, carrots, mushrooms, lentils, kale, and seasonings.
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Why You’ll Love Fall Beef Lentil Bowl
Lentils are a great way to get in fiber and extra protein. This Fall Beef Lentil Skillet combines lean ground beef with lentils and a mix of produce for a delicious and filling meal all made in one pan.
Each serving provides 37.5 grams protein from the beef and lentils. The lentils, butternut squash, carrots, mushrooms, and kale make it high in fiber with 16 grams per serving. This meal is also high in iron with 7.5 milligrams thanks to the beef and lentils.
Ingredients
- Olive oil: healthy oil to cook beef and vegetables.
- Yellow onion: an aromatic for flavor and antioxidants.
- Garlic: for flavor and also has antioxidants.
- Lean ground beef: the main protein source. Provides iron and B vitamins.
- Butternut squash: a fall staple rich in vitamins A and C, and high in fiber.
- Carrots: adds fiber and vitamin A.
- Mushrooms: provides B vitamins and selenium.
- Thyme, paprika, & black pepper: for flavor.
- Lentils: adds fiber and extra protein, and rich in iron.
- Diced tomatoes: rich in potassium and lycopene, an antioxidant.
- Water: liquid to cook lentils. For more flavor you could use broth.
- Kale: provides vitamins A, C, and K, and calcium and magnesium.
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How to Make Fall Beef Lentil Bowl
In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, until translucent. Next, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds before adding beef. Break beef into pieces and brown. Once mostly cooked, add butternut squash, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook for about 6 minutes.
Add thyme, paprika, and pepper. Stir to evenly coat beef and vegetables. Then, add lentils, diced tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until lentils are cooked. Stir occasionally.
Add kale to skillet. Cover and cook for a few minutes, until kale softens. Enjoy!
Tips
- Store in the refrigerator for about 4 days. These are the meal prep containers I use.
- Mix up the vegetables or add in more. Skillet meals are easy to change the vegetables if you prefer others or to use what you have.
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- Ground Beef Sweet Potato Hash
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Fall Beef Lentil Skillet [High Protein & Fiber]
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 20 ounces (~570g) butternut squash, chopped
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 8 ounces mushrooms
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup dry green lentils
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups water
- 2 cups chopped kale
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onion and cook for a few minutes, until translucent. Next, add garlic and cook for about 30 seconds before adding beef. Break beef into pieces and brown. Once mostly cooked, add butternut squash, carrots, and mushrooms. Cook for about 6 minutes.
- Add thyme, paprika, and pepper. Stir to evenly coat beef and vegetables. Then, add lentils, diced tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 25 minutes, or until lentils are cooked. Stir occasionally.
- Add kale to skillet. Cover and cook for a few minutes, until kale softens. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for about 4 days. These are the meal prep containers I use.
- Mix up the vegetables or add in more. Skillet meals are easy to change the vegetables if you prefer others or to use what you have.
