Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi)
This Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi) delivers 27g protein and 272 calories per serving — a lean lunch that stays under 300 calories. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop in one pan, eliminating cleanup when meal-prepping back-to-back days. Built for lifters in a cut who need low-calorie, high-volume protein options.
Ingredients
- •90/10 Ground Beef(454g)
90% lean ground beef. Good middle-ground for flavor and macros.
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(60g)
- •Brown sugar(15g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(15g)
- •Peas, Sweet, Frozen(240g)
- •Rice, White, Long-Grain
Instructions
- 1In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine the beef, soy sauce, ¼ cup water, brown sugar and ginger. Cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 8 minutes.
- 2Stir in the peas, then continue cooking until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 more minutes.
- 3Serve over cooked rice, if using.
Nutrition — Per Serving
272
calories
27g
protein
12g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 13g
- Saturated fat
- 4.5g
- Sodium
- 681 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~196g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi) have per serving?
Each serving contains 27g of protein and 272 calories with 12g fat and 13g carbs. The calorie-to-protein ratio is efficient for fitting into moderate calorie targets.
How long does Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi) take to prep?
Marked as quick prep, this recipe batch-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, making it suitable for lunch meal prep across multiple days. The streamlined format minimizes cooking time for a Japanese-style bowl.
Is Gingery Ground Beef (Soboro Donburi) good for fat loss?
At 272 calories and 27g protein per serving with minimal carbs at 13g, this recipe fits well into fat loss phases where you need sustained protein without excess calories. The low carb content provides flexibility for daily macro balancing.
