High Protein Wagyu Beef Tacos
Savor rich pan-seared Wagyu beef seasoned with warm spices and folded into a cooked tortilla with melted cheese and creamy sour cream. This quick meal delivers exceptional flavor and steady energy without added sugar.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
Created together. Shared with you.
Made by Danielle + Lila
Danielle 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
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
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
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
How many are you cooking for?
The ingredient amounts update automatically.
Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Store leftover cooked beef in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
Gather as you go
Ingredients
Cook along
Instructions
0 of 6 steps complete
Next: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
- 01
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Heat a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 2 minutes.
Allow: 2 minutes
Tap card to mark done - 02
Add the wagyu ground beef to the…
Add the wagyu ground beef to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spatula until browned throughout with no pink remaining.
Look for: browned throughout with no pink remaining
Tap card to mark done - 03
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked…
Sprinkle the taco seasoning over the cooked beef, add 2 tablespoons (30ml) of water, and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the liquid reduces into a light sauce.
Look for: the liquid reduces into a light sauce
Tap card to mark done - 04
Heat a separate dry skillet over medium…
Heat a separate dry skillet over medium heat at 350°F (175°C) and warm the flour tortilla for 30 seconds per side until pliable and warm.
Look for: pliable and warm
Tap card to mark done - 05
Transfer the warm tortilla to a plate
Transfer the warm tortilla to a plate, top with the seasoned wagyu beef, sprinkle with mexican cheese blend, and top with sour cream.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
Tap card to mark done - 06
Serve immediately while warm
Serve immediately while warm.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
Tap card to mark done
Made this recipe?
Leave a quick rating or a cooking tip for the next woman.
Your symptoms change. Your plan should too.
One good meal is a start. Your whole week is better.
Tell Lila what you like, what you avoid and which symptoms are loud today. She’ll turn that context into meals, targets and small adjustments that fit real life.
Free to download