Loaded Baked Potato Bowl with Lean Beef and Yogurt
A cozy microwaved baked potato packed with savory lean minced beef, cool Greek yogurt, and melted cheddar. A high-protein dinner ready in under 15 minutes.
Prep
3 min
Cook
10 min
Total
13 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky 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
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Prep
3 min
Cook
10 min
Total
13 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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Next: Prick the potato several times with a…
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Prick the potato several times with a…
Prick the potato several times with a fork and microwave on high for 7 to 9 minutes, flipping halfway, until soft when pierced with a knife.
Look for: soft when pierced with a knife
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Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil (350°F / 175°C).
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Add the lean minced beef to the…
Add the lean minced beef to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spatula until browned and cooked through.
Look for: browned and cooked through
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Carefully slice the cooked potato down the…
Carefully slice the cooked potato down the middle and crush the inside lightly with a fork to create a well.
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Spoon the hot minced beef into the…
Spoon the hot minced beef into the center of the potato.
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Top immediately with cheddar cheese so it…
Top immediately with cheddar cheese so it melts, then dollop with Greek yogurt and garnish with sliced spring onion.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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