Mexican Meal Prep Burrito Bowls

These Mexican Burrito Meal Prep Bowls with lean beef, corn, tomatoes and lettuce are simple but filling. Make them ahead for four delicious lunches or dinner

Serves: 4

Ready in: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Beef:

• 500g lean beef

• 140g tomato paste

• 1 packet Mexican seasoning (to make your own use: 1/2 tbsp cumin, 3/4 tbsp chili powder, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1/4 tbsp garlic powder, and salt & pepper to taste)

• extra virgin olive oil

• salt and pepper

Add-ons

• 1 punnet cherry tomatoes

• 1 cos lettuce, sliced

• 125g can corn, drained, rinsed

• 1 cup light tasty cheese

• ½ cup plain YoPRO

• 1 lemon, cut into 4 wedges

• Fresh coriander to garnish (optional)

• 1 avocado, cut into quarters (optional)

Method:

Step 1. Prepare the add-ons as instructed in the ingredients list

Step 2. Place a frying pan over medium-high heat with add a good drizzle of olive oil. Add the beef mince, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned 3-4 minutes. Add the tomato paste, and Mexican seasoning and cook until fragrant 1-3 minutes. If the mince is too dry add 1- 2 tbsp of water. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly

Step 3. Assemble Mexican burrito bowls in 3 compartment MealPrep MVP containers evenly. For best storage practice, ensure that the meat, dairy and fresh vegetables are stored in separate compartments. Combine all ingredients just before eating

Storage: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days. You may serve this meal cold or warm the meat up in the microwave

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