Description
Enjoy the rich flavors of Brazil with this Brazilian Mounjaro recipe. A high-protein, low-carb dish featuring ground beef or turkey, veggies, and Brazilian spices, it’s a satisfying meal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Mounjaro:
- 1 pound lean ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup cooked cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup cooked black beans (optional)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth or water
Instructions
- Prepare the Mounjaro: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add ground meat, cook until browned.
- Add Ingredients: Mix in tomatoes, bell pepper, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomato paste and broth. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Stir in cauliflower rice, black beans, cook for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat, add parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- This recipe is high-protein and low-carb, perfect for Mounjaro or GLP-1-friendly diets.
- Omit black beans for lower carb count.
- Great for meal prep and reheats well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
