Cast IronGround BeefRice
Cast Iron Ground Beef 80/20 with White Rice
48g protein, $2.31/plate, 13 min. Cast Iron perfection.
🍳Cast Iron
🥩Ground Beef170g
+🍚Rice1 serving
Let it sit 2 min before breaking up — builds a crust
Protein
48g
Calories
668
Cost
$2.31
Total Time
13m
Combo Score
8/10
Protein
7.3
Value
6.9
Speed
9.0
Ease
9.5
Nutrition Breakdown
1serving
668cal
48g
45g
30g
How to Make It
1
Heat cast iron over high until smoking.
2
Add beef in a single layer. Let it SIT for 2 min — don't touch.
3
Break up and stir. Cook another 6-8 min until browned.
4
The cast iron gives a crust you can't get in non-stick.
High•10 mincook time
Pro Tips
- →At $2.31/plate with 48g protein, this is elite value.
- →80/20 is the sweet spot — enough fat for flavor, good protein.
- →Make a big batch of rice on Sunday. Reheat all week.
Cost Breakdown
Ground Beef
$2.06
Rice
$0.25
Per Plate
$2.31
Per Month (1x/day)
$69
Protein per dollar: 20.8g/$
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