Family Taco Bar with Seasoned Beef and Roasted Broccoli
A customizable family taco bar featuring warmly spiced ground beef, warm corn tortillas, fresh salsa, and crispy roasted broccoli. Simple to assemble and completely free of gluten, dairy, and soy.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Makes
5 servings
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Made by Marie + Lila
Marie 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
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
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.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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.
Notice: focus + energy later
Setup
Get set up
Choose your servings, gather what you need, then cook along below.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
Time saver
You can prepare the ground beef ahead of time and reheat gently before serving.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread the broccoli florets onto the baking…
Spread the broccoli florets onto the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt, and black pepper, and toss evenly. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes until tender with crisp, browned edges.
Look for: tender with crisp, browned edges
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Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet…
While the broccoli roasts, heat a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground beef to the pan…
Add the ground beef to the pan and cook for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a wooden spoon, until browned and no pink remains.
Look for: browned and no pink remains
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Drain any excess fat if desired
Drain any excess fat if desired, then stir in the chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and sea salt along with 2 tbsp (30ml) of water per serving. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce coats the meat evenly.
Look for: the sauce coats the meat evenly
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Warm the corn tortillas in a dry…
Warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds per side until soft and pliable.
Look for: soft and pliable
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Set out the cooked ground beef
Set out the cooked ground beef, warm tortillas, crisp lettuce leaves, roasted broccoli, and fresh salsa so everyone can assemble their own tacos.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately. Store remaining cooked meat and broccoli separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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