Beef Taco Rice Bowl (Meal Prep)

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Beef Taco Rice Bowl (Meal Prep)

This taco rice bowl is a deconstructed version of your favorite tacos with seasoned ground beef, beans, veggies, and all the toppings. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping ahead, it’s an affordable way to enjoy a filling, protein-packed dinner.

note - ingredients can be approximate and adjusted to your preferences

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Servings

Calories 673 kcal

Equipment

Large and Deep Pan
Rice Cooker, optional

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
500 g (1 lb) ground beef, lean recommended
400 g (14 oz) black beans, approx.1 tin
400 g (14 oz) corn kernels, approx.1 tin, subs note 1
200 g (1 cups) rice, yields approx.3 cups
2 tablespoon Mexican seasoning , store-bought or homemade
2 tablespoon tomato paste
¼ cup salsa, heat to your preference
2 tomatoes
1 red onion
1 lime
¼ cup coriander / cilantro
salt and pepper , to taste

Instructions

Prepare

Prepare 200 g (1 cups) rice your way or follow my tips and tricks for cooking.
Drain and rinse: 400 g (14 oz) black beans, 400 g (14 oz) corn kernels
Dice 2 tomatoes, 1 red onion and ¼ cup coriander / cilantro. Mix together with the juice of 1 lime and salt and pepper to taste.

Cook

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil on a pan on high heat.
Sauté the 500 g (1 lb) ground beef, breaking it up as it cooks until it turns brown (approx. 7 minutes). Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 2 tbsp Mexican seasoning and cook for a further 1 minute.
Optional - add in ¼ cup salsa (or you can use it as a topping)
Add the drained beans and corn. Mix until everything is heated through.
Serve on top of rice or other grain. Add toppings right before serving.

Notes

Note 1 - Corn

You can use tinned corn, fresh corn or frozen corn.

Topping suggestions

Salsa
Shredded cheese
Jalapenos
Sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
Guacamole
Fresh chilli

Storing

Store ground beef and rice mixture separately to the toppings. This can be in the same container (with dividers) or you can add a silicone cupcake holder to the container with your fresh ingredients.

Reheating

Reheat the ground beef and rice mixture in the microwave on 1 minute intervals until heated through (approx. 2-3 minutes). Once heated, add your toppings.

Freezing

Freeze leftover ground beef mixture and rice in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 41gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 81mgSodium: 566mgPotassium: 1272mgFiber: 14gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 889IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 6mg

Keyword beef meal prep, ground meat

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