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Beef, Rice & Beans
The ultimate budget bulk. 54g protein, $1.90/plate.
Total Time
20min
Per Serving
$1.90
Protein
54g
Calories
740cal
Nutrition Per Serving
4servings
740cal
54g
88g
18g
Ingredients
Ground Beef 80/201 lb
White Rice2 cups dry
Black Beans (canned)2 cans (15oz)
Cumin1 tsp
Chili Powder1 tsp
Hot Sauceto taste
Steps
Cook rice per package. Drain and rinse beans.
1
Brown beef. Drain fat. Add cumin + chili powder.
10 min
2
Add beans to the beef. Heat through, 3 min.
3 min
3
Plate rice → beef & beans → hot sauce. Bulk mode engaged.
4
Pro Tips
- →At $1.90/meal with 54g protein, this is the cheapest bulk meal that exists.
- →Beans + beef = complete amino acid profile. Don't let anyone tell you beans aren't protein.
- →Batch this into 8 containers. You just meal prepped for $15.
Cost Analysis
Per Serving
$1.90
Total Batch
$7.60
Per Day (3 meals)
$5.70
Per Month (est.)
$171
Prices based on US national averages (March 2026). Your local prices may vary.
