Description
This Burrito Bowl Meal Prep recipe is a quick and satisfying dish perfect for batch cooking and enjoying flavorful Mexican-inspired meals throughout the week. Featuring seasoned ground turkey or beef, fluffy rice, black beans, corn, shredded cheese, fresh green onions, and salsa, it comes together easily on the stovetop and packs well for convenient reheating.
Ingredients
Rice
- 1.5 cups uncooked rice (to yield about 4 cups cooked rice)
- 2.5 cups water
Protein
- 1 lb. ground turkey or beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or approximately 2 tablespoons)
- 1/2 cup water (for taco meat simmer)
Vegetables & Beans
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
Dairy & Condiments
- 4 oz. shredded cheese (about 1 cup)
- 1 1/3 cups salsa
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Prepare the rice according to package instructions. For about 4 cups of cooked white rice, combine 1.5 cups uncooked rice with 2.5 cups water and cook until tender. This process allows time to prepare other ingredients simultaneously.
- Cook the meat: While the rice is cooking, heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or beef and cook until no longer pink, breaking it apart as it cooks. Add a small amount of oil if your meat is very lean to prevent sticking.
- Season the meat: Once cooked through, stir in the taco seasoning and 1/2 cup water. Simmer over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes until the liquid reduces to a flavorful saucy consistency. Then turn off the heat and set aside.
- Prepare the toppings: Thaw the frozen corn kernels. Rinse and drain the black beans thoroughly. Shred the cheese if not pre-shredded and thinly slice the green onions.
- Assemble the bowls: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and evenly divide it among four meal prep containers. Portion the taco meat, corn, black beans, cheese, salsa, and green onions evenly over the rice in each container.
- Reheat and serve: When ready to eat, microwave each bowl for 1-2 minutes until the cheese melts and the bowl is heated through. Enjoy your nutritious, easy-to-make meal prep burrito bowls!
Notes
- You can swap ground turkey for ground beef or even plant-based meat alternatives if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of taco seasoning based on taste and your spice tolerance.
- Use brown rice or quinoa as alternatives for a different nutritional profile.
- Leftover bowls can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For added freshness, consider adding avocado slices or a dollop of sour cream when serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Meal Prep, Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
