Lean Beef Spinach Egg Rice Bowl
A quick and satisfying lunch packed with lean beef, fresh spinach, and a sunny egg over warm brown rice. Delivers steady fiber and high protein to power through mid-afternoon energy slumps.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Stacey + Lila
Stacey 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthDigestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
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
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Large skillet
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Heat 0.5 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat at 350°F (175°C).
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Add 100g extra lean ground beef to…
Add 100g extra lean ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it up with a spatula for 5 minutes until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Add 2 cups fresh spinach to the…
Add 2 cups fresh spinach to the skillet with the cooked beef and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until fully wilted, then remove everything from the skillet onto a warm plate.
Look for: fully wilted, then remove everything from the skillet onto a warm plate
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Return the same skillet to medium heat…
Return the same skillet to medium heat at 300°F (150°C) with the remaining 0.5 tbsp olive oil and crack 1 large egg directly into the pan.
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Fry the egg for 3 to 4…
Fry the egg for 3 to 4 minutes until the whites are completely set and opaque while the yolk remains soft, then remove from heat.
Look for: the whites are completely set and opaque while the yolk remains soft, then remove from heat
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Spoon 0.5 cup warm cooked brown rice into a serving bowl and stir in 1 tbsp ground flaxseed.
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Top the brown rice mixture with the…
Top the brown rice mixture with the warm cooked beef and spinach mixture, then gently place the fried egg right on top.
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Serve warm immediately
Serve warm immediately, or allow to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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