Farro and Asparagus Bowls with Ground Beef (Easy Balanced Meal)
Farro, roasted asparagus, spiced ground beef, and feta with fresh veggies bowls come deliciously together for a quick, easy, and perfectly balanced lunch, dinner or meal prep option.
As a busy mom and teacher, finding ways to serve balanced and nutritious meals to my family is always a top priority. That’s why I’ve become obsessed with grain bowls–they’re versatile, packed with wholesome ingredients, and incredibly satisfying.
This farro and asparagus with ground beef bowl has to be one of our absolute favorite grain bowl recipes. This dish not only checks all the boxes for a well-rounded meal, but it’s also incredibly delicious and easy to make.
And there’s farro involved, which also happens to be my favorite of all the grains. So naturally this recipe has my full heart! Get ready to add this incredibly nutritious farro bowl to the weekly rotation.
why your family will love farro and asparagus bowls
- Balanced Nutrition – This recipe is a powerhouse of nutrients. Farro is a whole grain that provides fiber, protein, and essential minerals. Asparagus is packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and dietary fiber. The addition of ground beef offers a great source of protein.
- Quick and Easy – These nutritious bowls are ready to go in under 30 minutes–they are a convenient option for those hectic weeknights when time is of the essence.
- Flavor Packed – Nutty farro, tender asparagus, savory ground beef with fresh lemon juice.
- Versatile – You can easily add your family’s favorite fresh toppings to this bowl recipe. Additionally, this can be a vegetarian dish by swapping the ground beef for tofu, cauliflower, or chickpeas.
- Family-Friendly – This recipe is designed to please the whole family. The combination of familiar ingredients like ground beef and asparagus, along with the customizable toppings, ensure that even picky eaters will find something to enjoy.
ingredients
To make this easy and delicious farro and asparagus grain bowls with ground beef recipe you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
- farro
- asparagus
- olive oil
- onion
- garlic
- ground beef
- ground cumin
- smoked paprika
- cherry tomatoes
- arugula
- crumbled feta cheese
- lemon, wedges and juice
how to make farro and asparagus grain bowls
Cook the farro according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain any excess water and set aside.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
Divide all ingredients into 4 serving bowls; drizzle over fresh lime juice and serve with fresh lemon wedges. Serve immediately.
can I meal prep farro and asparagus grain bowls with ground beef?
YES! This grain bowl recipe makes one incredible and nutritionally balanced meal prep! Grain bowls are my favorite to meal prep! This recipe is easy, low carb, and loaded with nutrition and flavor. You will want to divide the farro bowl ingredients into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one delicious week of prepped lunches!
I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet meal on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes.
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Farro and Asparagus Bowls with Ground Beef
- DFDairy-Free
- LCLow Carb
- PPaleo
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup farro
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup arugula
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
- lemon, juice and wedges
Instructions
- Cook the farro according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain any excess water and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper to taste. Roast the asparagus in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent and fragrant. Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Stir in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Divide all ingredients into 4 serving bowls; drizzle over fresh lime juice and serve with fresh lime wedges. Serve immediately.
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