Italian Beef and Potato Bowls
Italian Beef and Potato Bowls deliver 35g protein and 460 calories per serving in oven batches. Nine servings prep simultaneously, reducing your weekly cooking sessions to one consolidated block. The lower-calorie format stacks well with higher-protein days when you're adjusting macros for energy.
Ingredients
- •1800 g Potato, White, Boiled, No Skin
- •3 lbs 93/7 Ground Beef
Extra-lean ground beef (96% lean / 4% fat). Walmart carries Great Value 96/4.
- •3 Bell Pepper(450g)
- •1 Yellow Onion(150g)
- •1 Olive Garden Italian dressing(300g)
- •1 Mozzarella Cheese(227g)
Part-skim mozzarella. Pre-shredded bags are convenient for meal prep.
- •15 g Butter
Instructions
- 1Chop potatoes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- 2Cook potatoes at 400°F for 35 minutes
- 3Dice bell peppers and onion, cook in pan for 5-10 minutes with 15g light butter (optional)
- 4Add 3 pounds beef to peppers and onions, cook through
- 5Add bag of mozzarella cheese
- 6Add cooked potatoes
- 7Add entire bottle of Olive Garden light Italian dressing
- 8Mix and simmer for 5 more minutes
- 9Place into 9 meal prep containers
Nutrition — Per Serving
460
calories
35g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 54g
9 servings per batch
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Italian Beef and Potato Bowls have per serving?
Each serving contains 35g of protein and 460 calories, with 14g fat and 54g carbs. The macro balance leans toward carb-supported training fuel while maintaining solid protein content.
How long does Italian Beef and Potato Bowls take to prep?
This is a quick prep oven recipe that batch-makes 9 servings in one session, covering over a week of lunches or dinners. All components cook together, minimizing cleanup and active time.
Is Italian Beef and Potato Bowls good for muscle gain?
At 35g protein and 460 calories per serving, this recipe works better as a supporting meal rather than your primary protein source on muscle gain days. The higher carb content (54g) makes it useful for post-workout nutrition when paired with a high-protein main dish.
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