The fastest meal prep ever ? Beef taco bowl meal prep

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground Beef (80% lean, fresh)
• 2 Tbsp Taco Seasoning Mix (store‑bought taco seasoning)
• 1 cup Black Beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1 cup Corn Kernels (frozen, thawed)
• 0.25 cup Water (plain tap water)
• 1 cup Long Grain White Rice (uncooked; yields about 2 cups cooked; rinse before cooking)
• 4 Tbsp Sour Cream (full‑fat, divided (1 Tbsp per serving))
• 1 Tbsp Olive Oil (for sautéing the beef)
• to taste Salt (optional)
• to taste Black Pepper (optional)

Instructions

1. Rinse and Cook Rice

   Place the uncooked rice in a fine‑mesh sieve and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear. Transfer to a saucepan, add 2 cups water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is tender.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 100°C

2. Heat Skillet

   While the rice cooks, place the skillet over medium‑high heat and add the olive oil. Heat for about 1 minute until shimmering.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

3. Cook Ground Beef

   Add the ground beef to the hot skillet. Break it up with a spatula and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is fully browned and crispy, about 7 minutes. Drain excess fat if desired.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: Medium‑high

4. Add Seasonings and Veggies

   Stir in the taco seasoning, black beans, corn, and ¼ cup water. Mix well and cook for an additional 3 minutes until everything is heated through and the sauce coats the beef.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Assemble Meal‑Prep Bowls

   Divide the cooked rice evenly among four meal‑prep containers. Top each portion of rice with an equal amount of the seasoned beef mixture. Add a tablespoon of sour cream to each bowl as the finishing touch.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

670

Protein

45 g

Carbohydrates

70 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

8 g