Beef Taco Bowls with Cabbage Slaw
This is my taco bowl with a slaw instead of lettuce, since shredded cabbage holds up in the fridge far better than anything leafy. It's a small swap that makes the whole thing more practical for a full week of lunches.
Cabbage stays crunchy for days, which is exactly why I use it instead of lettuce in anything meant to sit in the fridge. A quick lime and mayo dressing turns it into a real slaw instead of just raw cabbage on top.
Ground beef and taco seasoning are the same base I use in most of my Tex-Mex bowls, but the slaw gives this one a different texture than my usual rice and bean combinations. Cheddar adds richness right before eating.
The recipe card has the full ingredient list and seasoning breakdown for all ten portions. Let the beef cool before dividing everything into containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. Keep the slaw separate until serving so it stays crisp.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
Beef Taco Bowls with Cabbage Slaw
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
530 calories • 41g protein • 38g carbs • 22g fat per portion
What I really like about this recipe is that swapping in a slaw solves the soggy-lettuce problem meal prep usually runs into.
Ingredients
• 3 3/4 lb ground beef
• 7 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 7 1/2 cups shredded cabbage
• 2 1/2 tbsp light mayonnaise
• 1 cup shredded cheddar
• 5 tbsp taco seasoning
• 2 1/2 lime, juiced
• salt and pepper
Directions
1. Brown the ground beef with taco seasoning.
2. Toss the shredded cabbage with mayonnaise and lime juice to make a quick slaw.
3. Divide the beef and rice into containers.
4. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Add the slaw and cheese just before eating.
Meal-prep notes: Refrigerate promptly and use refrigerated portions within 3–4 days; freeze any portions you will not eat in that window. Reheat hot meals until steaming and 165°F internally. Keep the slaw separate until serving. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
