Bodybuilder Beef Egg and Spinach Power Skillet
A nutrient-dense, high-protein bowl featuring seasoned ground beef, a soft egg, fresh spinach, and brown rice. Balanced with a dollop of creamy cottage cheese for sustained energy.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Erica + Lila
Erica created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Meal prep tip: Batch-cook ground beef and brown rice ahead of time to assemble this dish in under 5 minutes on busy weekdays.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
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Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat…
Place a medium skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C) and add 1 tsp of olive oil.
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Add 120g of lean ground beef to…
Add 120g of lean ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook for 5 to 6 minutes until no longer pink and browned throughout.
Look for: no longer pink and browned throughout
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Push the ground beef to one side…
Push the ground beef to one side of the skillet and crack 1 large egg into the empty space. Cook for 3 minutes until the egg white is completely set while the yolk remains soft.
Look for: the egg white is completely set while the yolk remains soft
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Stir 1 cup of baby spinach and…
Stir 1 cup of baby spinach and 0.5 cup of pre-cooked brown rice into the beef side of the skillet for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and the rice is heated through.
Look for: the spinach is wilted and the rice is heated through
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Transfer the beef
Transfer the beef, rice, and spinach mix into a serving bowl, top with the cooked egg, and add 3 tbsp of cottage cheese on top before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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