Batch Prep Turkey Bison Taco Bowl Base
A deeply savory, spiced ground meat and veggie taco base that reheats beautifully. It is perfectly portioned to keep your weekday lunches satisfying, flavorful, and effortless.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona 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.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthComfortably 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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Steadier energy
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
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat olive oil in a large
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Heat olive oil in a large
Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes until shimmering.
Look for: shimmering
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Add the ground turkey and ground bison…
Add the ground turkey and ground bison to the hot pan. Break the meat apart with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks. Sauté for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains and the meat is nicely browned.
Look for: no pink remains and the meat is nicely browned
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Sprinkle the cumin
Sprinkle the cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt evenly over the browned meat. Pour in the coconut aminos. Stir thoroughly for 1 minute until the spices are fragrant and coat the meat.
Look for: the spices are fragrant and coat the meat
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Stir in the riced cauliflower and frozen…
Stir in the riced cauliflower and frozen spinach. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cauliflower rice is tender and the spinach is fully thawed and heated through.
Look for: the cauliflower rice is tender and the spinach is fully thawed and heated through
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Remove the skillet from the heat
Remove the skillet from the heat. Let the taco base cool for 15 minutes before dividing it equally into 4 airtight meal-prep containers. Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Allow: 15 minutes
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To serve
To serve, reheat one portion of the taco base in a microwave-safe container for 2 minutes or in a small skillet over medium heat for 4 minutes until steaming hot. Top fresh with a scoop of guacamole and a spoonful of kimchi before eating.
Look for: steaming hot
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