Weeknight Garden Inspired Seared Beef Grain Bowls

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown rice, rinsed
• 1 3/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 10 ounces beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup eggplant, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup mint, chopped
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Steps

1. Simmer the brown rice in beef broth until the brown rice is tender.
2. Heat the olive oil in a skillet. Sear the beef sirloin, then transfer the beef sirloin to a plate.
3. Cook the onion, garlic, ground cinnamon, and eggplant in the skillet until tender.
4. Return the beef sirloin to the vegetables and finish with lemon juice.
5. Spoon the beef and vegetables over the brown rice. Add the mint, salt, and black pepper, then serve hot.

Allergen note: No common allergens in the listed ingredients; check packaged items.

Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.