One Pot Ground Beef Taco Rice Skillet
A flavorful, high-protein family skillet dinner with lean ground beef, brown rice, and black beans cooked in avocado oil. Simple one-pot cleanup feeds five with plenty of comforting leftovers.
Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by April + Lila
April created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
65 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven…
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Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven…
Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add the avocado oil.
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Add the lean ground beef to the…
Add the lean ground beef to the pan, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon for 6 to 8 minutes until browned completely.
Look for: browned completely
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Stir in the diced yellow onion
Stir in the diced yellow onion, bell pepper, and garlic, cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
Look for: softened
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Stir in the chili powder
Stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt, long-grain brown rice, black beans, and diced tomatoes with their juices.
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Pour in the beef bone broth and…
Pour in the beef bone broth and bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
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Reduce heat to low
Reduce heat to low, cover tightly with a lid, and simmer undisturbed for 40 to 45 minutes until the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid.
Look for: the rice is tender and has absorbed the liquid
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Remove from heat and let rest covered…
Remove from heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
Allow: 5 minutes
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Top with shredded cheddar cheese
Top with shredded cheddar cheese, cover for 2 minutes to melt, then serve warm with fresh avocado slices and chopped cilantro.
Allow: 2 minutes
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Store leftover portions in an airtight container…
Store leftover portions in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
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