Ground Beef Taco Bowls
This is my most basic taco bowl, and sometimes that's exactly what I want. Ground beef, pinto beans, corn, and rice with taco seasoning doing the heavy lifting. It's quick to make and doesn't ask for anything out of the ordinary.
Ground beef gives this bowl more richness than the turkey version, and I lean into that with a simple taco seasoning rather than a lot of extra sauce. Pinto beans and corn add bulk and a little sweetness that balances the beef's fattiness.
Pinto beans are milder than black beans, which is part of why they work so well here alongside the seasoned beef without competing for flavor. This is a classic taco bowl I go back to often because it's quick to put together and reheats without losing much texture.
Exact ingredient amounts and cook times are on the recipe card, built for a full ten-portion batch. Let the beef cool before dividing everything into containers, then refrigerate what you'll eat within four days and freeze the rest. This ground beef taco bowl is the one I fall back on when I don't want to think too hard about dinner.
Nutrition note: This is general food information, not individualized medical or nutrition advice.
Ground Beef Taco Bowls
YIELD
10 portions
ESTIMATED NUTRITION
725 calories • 58g protein • 58g carbs • 28g fat per portion
I love this one for meal prep because every container has a satisfying mix of protein, vegetables, and a hearty base.
Ingredients
• 5 lb 90% lean ground beef
• 7 1/2 cups cooked rice
• 2 1/2 can pinto beans
• 2 1/2 cup corn
• 2 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 1/10 cup cheddar
• 5 tbsp taco seasoning
Directions
1. Brown beef with taco seasoning.
2. Portion rice, beef, beans, corn and salsa; top with cheese.
3. Let the food cool briefly, then divide it evenly among 10 airtight meal-prep containers. Add avocado or other delicate fresh toppings 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. Nutrition is estimated per portion.
