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Weekday Meal-Prep Turkey Taco Bowls

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Say hello to your new favorite lunchtime savior: Weekday Meal-Prep Turkey Taco Bowls! These flavor-packed bowls are perfect for busy bees looking to spice up their meal prep game.

Scott Loitsch
Tasty Team
99% would make again
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Weekday Meal-Prep Turkey Taco Bowls
Total Time

40 minutes

40 min

Prep Time

15 minutes

15 min

Cook Time

25 minutes

25 min

Ingredients

for 4 servings

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 large red onion, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 lb ground turkey (455 g)
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning, 1 packet
  • 28 oz diced tomato (795 g), 1 can, drained
  • 2 cups rice (460 g), cooked
  • 1 can black beans, drained, rinsed
  • 1 can corn
  • 1 jar salsa
  • 1 lime, sliced into wedges
  • cheddar cheese
  • fresh cilantro, for garnish

Nutrition Info

  • Calories 650
  • Fat 11g
  • Carbs 109g
  • Fiber 5g
  • Sugar 11g
  • Protein 31g

Estimated values based on one serving size.

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the peppers and onions and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened. Remove from pan, set aside.
  3. Add ground turkey to hot skillet. Break apart with a wooden spoon to separate.
  4. Season with taco seasoning, stir, cooking until meat has browned and cooked through.
  5. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
  6. To assemble the taco bowls, add a base of rice to 4 food storage containers. Top each with a scoop of black beans, corn, salsa, cheddar cheese, cooked peppers and onions, and taco meat. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge.
  7. Store in the refrigerator (and enjoy any extras immediately). Can be kept refrigerated for up to 4 days.
  8. Enjoy!
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