Easy Meal Prep Taco Rice Casseroles

Name: Easy Meal Prep Taco Rice Casseroles
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound lean ground beef; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup long grain white rice; 14.5 ounces low sodium beef broth; 1 1/3 cups salsa; 15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 ounces diced green chiles, undrained; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese; Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges

This tasty meal prep recipe features seasoned ground beef, fluffy rice, beans, and melted cheese in individual portions.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Mexican· September 8, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

30 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is nothing quite like opening your fridge during a busy week and seeing these little containers of taco rice waiting for you. They are essentially mini casseroles that pack all your favorite Tex Mex flavors into one simple, satisfying lunch or dinner.

I love this method because you prep everything right in the glass containers before baking. It saves time on cleanup and keeps your meals perfectly portioned so you always have something healthy ready to go on a hectic day.

🧺 Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound lean ground beef
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup long grain white rice
14.5 ounces low sodium beef broth
1 1/3 cups salsa
15 ounces black beans, rinsed and drained
4 ounces diced green chiles, undrained
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and set a rack in the center position.
2
Place four oven safe glass meal prep containers onto a rimmed baking sheet.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
4
Add the ground beef to the skillet and sprinkle with chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
5
Cook the beef, breaking it up with a spoon, until it is browned and cooked through.
6
Divide the cooked beef evenly among the four glass containers.
7
Add 1/4 cup of uncooked rice into each container on top of the beef.
8
Distribute the black beans, salsa, green chiles, and beef broth evenly across the four containers.
9
Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top of each portion.
10
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
11
Let the containers cool slightly before serving or covering them for later storage.

💡 Tips

Store these in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. When reheating, stir the contents halfway through your microwave time for even heat, or warm them in a 350 degree oven if you prefer. Always make sure your glass containers are at room temperature before putting them into a hot oven to avoid cracking.

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