Ground Beef and Refried Bean Taco Bowl
Flavorful seasoned ground beef paired with creamy homemade refried beans, shredded queso, and crunchy grain-free tortilla chips. A satisfying, high-protein lunch plate made without any added sugar.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah 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.
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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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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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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Saucepan
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a skillet over medium heat
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Heat a skillet over medium heat
Heat a skillet over medium heat, around 350°F (175°C). Add the ground beef and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully browned and no pink remains.
Look for: fully browned and no pink remains
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Stir in the chili powder and cumin
Stir in the chili powder and cumin, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Warm the mashed whole black beans for…
In a separate small saucepan over low heat, warm the mashed whole black beans for 3 to 4 minutes until thoroughly heated through.
Look for: thoroughly heated through
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Arrange the warmed refried beans and seasoned…
Arrange the warmed refried beans and seasoned ground beef side-by-side on a serving plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Sprinkle the shredded queso cheese evenly over…
Sprinkle the shredded queso cheese evenly over the warm beef and beans so it melts slightly.
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Serve immediately alongside the grain-free tortilla chips…
Serve immediately alongside the grain-free tortilla chips for dipping.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Store any leftover beef and beans in…
Store any leftover beef and beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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