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Ground Beef Taco Bowl

Chipotle at home. 50g protein, $2.60/bowl.

Ground Beef Taco Bowl
Total Time
20min
Per Serving
$2.60
Protein
50g
Calories
700cal

Nutrition Per Serving

4servings
700cal
Calories
50g
Protein
72g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Ingredients

Ground Beef 80/201 lb
White Rice2 cups dry
Black Beans (canned)1 can (15oz)
Shredded Cheese1/2 cup
Taco Seasoning2 tbsp
Salsa1/2 cup

Steps

Cook rice. Drain and rinse black beans.

1

Brown beef. Drain fat. Add taco seasoning + 1/4 cup water.

10 min
2

Simmer 3 min until sauce coats the beef.

3 min
3

Bowl it: rice → beans → beef → cheese → salsa.

4

Pro Tips

  • Make your own taco seasoning: chili powder + cumin + paprika + garlic powder + onion powder.
  • Add hot sauce, sour cream, or avocado if you're not cutting.
  • Burrito version: wrap it in a tortilla. Same macros, different shape.

Cost Analysis

Per Serving
$2.60
Total Batch
$10.40
Per Day (3 meals)
$7.80
Per Month (est.)
$234
Prices based on US national averages (March 2026). Your local prices may vary.

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