Ground Beef and Broccoli Potato Bowls
A comforting, batch-cooked bowl featuring seasoned ground beef served over tender baked potatoes with fresh broccoli and creamy avocado. Completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for feeding the whole family.
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
Digestive 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
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
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Store leftover beef, steamed broccoli, and baked potatoes separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days for quick weekday assembly.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly
Scrub the russet potatoes thoroughly, pierce each multiple times with a fork, and place them directly on the oven rack. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes until a knife easily pierces the center.
Look for: a knife easily pierces the center
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet…
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the yellow onion and garlic clove…
Add the yellow onion and garlic clove to the skillet, sauteing for 3 to 4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Look for: softened and translucent
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Add the ground beef
Add the ground beef, chili powder, dried oregano, and salt to the skillet. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: fully browned with no pink remaining
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Place a steamer basket in a pot…
Place a steamer basket in a pot with 1 inch (2.5cm) of water, bring to a boil, add the broccoli florets, cover, and steam for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crumbly and bright green.
Look for: tender-crumbly and bright green
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Split each baked potato open down the…
Split each baked potato open down the center and gently fluff the interior with a fork.
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Top each fluffed potato evenly with the…
Top each fluffed potato evenly with the seasoned ground beef, steamed broccoli florets, and sliced avocado before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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