Iron Rich Ginger Sesame Beef with Red Pepper Bowl
Tender ground beef stir-fried with warming ginger, garlic, and crisp red bell pepper, served over jasmine rice and wilted spinach. Naturally gluten-free and packed with vitamin C to enhance iron absorption.
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by DaLynn + Lila
DaLynn 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min
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Equipment
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Measure out 0.25 cup (45g) dry jasmine rice and rinse thoroughly under cool water in a fine-mesh strainer until the water runs clear.
Look for: the water runs clear
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Heat a small saucepan with 0.5 cup (120ml) water over high heat until boiling. Add the rinsed rice, cover with a tight-fitting lid, lower heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and keep covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.
Look for: boiling
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Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a…
Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 150g extra lean ground beef
Add 150g extra lean ground beef, 1 tsp minced ginger, and 1 tsp minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, breaking up the beef with a spatula until mostly browned.
Look for: mostly browned
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Add 0.5 pcs sliced red onion and 0.5 pcs sliced red bell pepper to the skillet with the beef. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes until the bell pepper is crisp-tender and the beef is fully browned (internal temperature reaches 160°F / 71°C).
Look for: the bell pepper is crisp-tender and the beef is fully browned (internal temperature reaches 160°F / 71°C)
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Stir in 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari and…
Stir in 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari and transfer the beef and bell pepper mixture onto a plate.
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Add 2 cups fresh spinach and 1…
In the same warm skillet, add 2 cups fresh spinach and 1 tbsp water. Cover for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and tender.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted and tender
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Spoon the fluffed jasmine rice into a…
Spoon the fluffed jasmine rice into a serving bowl, top with the warm ginger beef, sautéed bell pepper, and wilted spinach. Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately.
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