High-Protein Beef Taco Meal Prep Bowl: 39 Grams of Protein Under $5

This beef taco meal prep bowl takes all the familiar, craveable flavors of taco night and turns them into a genuinely practical dinner you can prep once and eat all week. Ground beef browns quickly before getting coated in a warm taco seasoning blend, then joins black beans and corn for extra fiber and protein alongside a scoop of hearty white rice. Fresh diced tomato and a sprinkle of shredded cheddar on top add brightness and a little richness, rounding out the bowl into something that tastes just as good on day four as it does fresh off the stove. This recipe comes together quickly, with the entire cooking process taking about 25 minutes, making it realistic to batch up several servings in one go on a Sunday afternoon. With 39 grams of protein and a satisfying mix of textures and flavors, this bowl earns its place as one of the more crave-worthy options in the Sunday meal prep rotation. At $4.10 per serving, it’s a reliable, flavorful way to keep the week’s dinners interesting.

High-Protein Beef Taco Meal Prep Bowl

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Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Calories: 480

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 6 oz lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup cooked white rice
• 1/2 cup black beans drained and rinsed
• 1/4 cup corn kernels
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 1 tsp taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Method

 

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart as it cooks, until browned, about 6 minutes.
3. Drain any excess fat and stir in the taco seasoning along with a splash of water.
4. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the seasoning coats the beef evenly.
5. Stir in the black beans and corn, warming through for 2 minutes.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Divide the rice into a meal prep container.
8. Top with the seasoned beef mixture, diced tomato, and shredded cheddar cheese.
9. Serve warm, or store for later in the week.

Notes

A single packet of taco seasoning, or a homemade blend of chili powder and cumin, flavors an entire batch of ground beef for pennies compared to pre-seasoned meat.