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 proteins (88% of your Daily Value), potassium (18% of your Daily Value), and calcium (28% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 1 serving
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Prepare quinoa as per package directions.
- Cook lean ground beef in skillet over medium heat until browned. Drain grease. Combine prepared quinoa and ground beef in skillet and add taco seasoning. Top and melt with Mexican cheese.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of ground beef and quinoa (244g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 464 | |
| Fats | 17g | 21% |
| Saturated fats | 7g | 36% |
| Trans fats | 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 544mg | 24% |
| Carbs | 30g | 11% |
| Net carbs | 26g | |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | |
| Proteins | 49g | |
| Calcium | 360mg | 28% |
| Iron | 6mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 854mg | 18% |
| Vitamin D | 0.3μg | 1% |
| 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 | 50μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5mg | 37% |
| Selenium | 38μg | 68% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.2mg | 18% |
| Vitamin A IU | 440IU | |
| Vitamin A | 51μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4μg | 178% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 52% |
| 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 | |
