Ground Beef and Quinoa
1 serving of ground beef and quinoa contains 464 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 26% carbs, 32% fat, and 42% protein. This is a good source of protein (88% of your Daily Value), potassium (18% of your Daily Value), and calcium (36% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Prepare the quinoa according to the package instructions.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess grease.
- Combine the prepared quinoa and cooked ground beef in the skillet. Stir in the taco seasoning.
- Top with Mexican cheese and allow it to melt before serving.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of ground beef and quinoa (243g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 464 | |
| Fats | 17g | 21% |
| Saturated fats | 7g | 36% |
| Trans fats | 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 543mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 30g | 11% |
| Net carbs | 26g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Protein | 49g | |
| Calcium | 359mg | 36% |
| Iron | 6mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3μg | 2% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 0μg | |
| Beta carotene | 18μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 154mg | 28% |
| Copper | 0.4mg | 41% |
| Fluoride | 38μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 92μg | 23% |
| Lycopene | 0μg | |
| Magnesium | 131mg | 31% |
| Manganese | 1mg | 38% |
| Niacin | 10mg | 63% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 29% |
| Phosphorus | 696mg | 99% |
| Retinol | 49μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 38μg | 68% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A IU | 439IU | |
| Vitamin A | 51μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4μg | 179% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 69% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Vitamin D IU | 9IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.3μg | |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin K | 1μg | 1% |
| Zinc | 11mg | 102% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Sucrose | 0g | |
| Glucose | 0g | |
| Fructose | 0g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 22g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 7g | 36% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 5g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 2g | |
| Trans fats | 0.4g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0.1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 3g | |
| Arginine | 3g | |
| Aspartic acid | 4g | |
| Cystine | 0.5g | |
| Glutamic acid | 6g | |
| Glycine | 3g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.5g | |
| Isoleucine | 2g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 2g | |
| Proline | 2g | |
| Serine | 2g | |
| Threonine | 2g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.3g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
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