High Protein Lean Ground Beef Taco Bowl
Flavorful seasoned lean ground beef served over brown rice with fresh salsa and creamy avocado. A quick, satisfying bowl that delivers bold Mexican-inspired flavors in under 20 minutes.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Lori + Lila
Lori 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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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.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Meal prep tip: Brown a double batch of lean ground beef ahead of time to make assembly effortless on busy weeknights.
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Instructions
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Place a skillet over medium-high heat at…
Place a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) and add 0.5 tsp of olive oil.
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Add 150g of lean ground beef to…
Add 150g of lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: fully browned with no pink remaining
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Stir 1 tsp of taco seasoning into…
Stir 1 tsp of taco seasoning into the ground beef until evenly coated, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant.
Look for: evenly coated, cooking for 1 more minute until fragrant
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Warm 0.5 cup of cooked brown rice in the microwave for 45 seconds until steaming hot.
Look for: steaming hot
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Assemble the bowl by placing the warm…
Assemble the bowl by placing the warm brown rice at the base, topping with the seasoned ground beef, 0.25 cup of salsa, and 0.25 pcs of sliced avocado.
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Serve immediately
Serve immediately. Leftover cooked beef can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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