This beef and vegetables meal is already macro balanced and ready for the whole family to enjoy. Even my littlest guy can find something to eat in here with only 8 teeth. It takes about 15-30 minutes to prepare, depending on how handy you are with a knife and cutting board. Double the recipe and have leftovers for lunches! 

GLUTEN FREE
DAIRY FREE
BALANCED MEAL

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb. green beans – whole
• 2 zucchini – cubed
• 3 cups summer squash – cubed
• 3 carrots – sliced
• 1-2 bell peppers – sliced
• 2 Tb. Bragg’s liquid aminos
• 3 Tb. Olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 2 lb. ground beef
• 2 tsp. thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 onion – diced

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
3. mix ground beef with thyme, 1 1/2 tsp. salt, pepper, and onion and separate into 6 patties. Place evenly on the parchment paper.
4. Prepare the vegetables and then mix together in a large bowl with Bragg’s liquid aminos, olive oil, and 1 tsp. salt. Pour the vegetable mixture over the patties on the sheet pan.
5. Bake for 45 minutes.

Note: this recipe is adapted from a Nutritional Weight and Wellness recipe.