Ground Beef and Mushroom Rice Skillet
A savory, comforting single-pan dinner combining lean ground beef, earthy mushrooms, and tender zucchini over a moderate portion of fluffy rice.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal Prep: This skillet cools and reheats beautifully. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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Instructions
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Next: Rinse the white jasmine rice under cold…
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Rinse the white jasmine rice under cold…
Rinse the white jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Set aside.
Look for: the water runs clear
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Heat the olive oil in a medium…
Heat the olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, for 5 to 6 minutes or until no pink remains.
Look for: no pink remains
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Add the white button mushroom
Add the white button mushroom, zucchini, and garlic clove to the skillet. Saute for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften and release their moisture.
Look for: the vegetables begin to soften and release their moisture
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Stir in the white jasmine rice
Stir in the white jasmine rice, beef broth, tomato paste, dried oregano, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
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Reduce the heat to low
Reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer undisturbed for 15 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Look for: the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Let it stand, covered, for 5 minutes to steam.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Fluff the rice gently with a fork…
Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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