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Meal Prep Steak Bowls served in a white bowl with sliced grilled steak, quinoa, zucchini, bell peppers, avocado, black beans, corn, and fresh pico de gallo. A colorful high-protein meal prep recipe perfect for healthy lunches and dinners.

Meal Prep Steak Bowls

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These Meal Prep Steak Bowls are a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Tender marinated steak, roasted vegetables, and wholesome grains come together in a balanced, delicious, and time-saving meal prep solution.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes (plus 30 minutes marinating)
  • Yield: 4 bowls 1x

Ingredients

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For the Steak: 1.5 lbs sirloin steak, flank steak, or skirt steak

¼ cup soy sauce or tamari

2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tsp sesame oil

1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ tsp black pepper

For the Bowls: 4 cups broccoli florets

2 large bell peppers (any color), chopped

1 medium red onion, roughly chopped

2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and diced

2 tbsp olive oil

Salt and black pepper to taste

4 cups cooked quinoa or brown rice

Optional Garnishes: sliced green onions, sesame seeds

Instructions

1. 1. Prepare the Steak and Marinade: Pat steak dry, cut against the grain into ½-inch strips or bite-sized cubes. In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and black pepper. Add steak, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 4 hours).

2. 2. Preheat Oven and Prep Vegetables: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment. Dice sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes, chop bell peppers, cut red onion into wedges, break broccoli into florets.

3. 3. Roast the Vegetables: Spread sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and red onion on one baking sheet; drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss. Spread broccoli on the second sheet; drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper, and toss. Roast for 15 minutes.

4. 4. Cook the Grain: While vegetables roast, prepare quinoa or brown rice according to package directions. For quinoa: combine 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water, bring to boil, reduce heat, cover, simmer 15 minutes, fluff.

5. 5. Cook the Steak: After vegetables have roasted 15 minutes, remove from oven. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Remove steak from marinade (discard excess), sear in a single layer for 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare (or longer). Work in batches if needed. Remove steak and set aside.

6. 6. Finish Roasting Vegetables: Return both baking sheets to oven and roast another 10-15 minutes until tender-crisp and caramelized.

7. 7. Assemble the Bowls: Cool all components slightly. Divide cooked grain among 4 meal prep containers. Distribute roasted vegetables evenly. Top each with steak.

8. 8. Garnish and Store: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Secure lids and refrigerate.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate steak for 2-4 hours or overnight. Cool all components completely before assembling to prevent sogginess. Store in airtight containers for 3-4 days. Reheat in microwave 1.5-3 minutes or on stovetop with a splash of water. Not freezer-friendly for best steak texture.

  • Author: Charlotte Johnson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Searing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten-Free (if using tamari)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 580
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 720mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg