# High Protein Lunches

Let's make $3 high protein lunches that are budget-friendly and weight-loss friendly for meal prep.

- Servings: 5 servings
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 0.5 medium onion, chopped
- 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
- 0.5 packet Taco seasoning
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes (not drained)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen corn, drained and rinsed if canned
- 1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or cheese of your choice
- Sea salt
- cilantro

## Instructions

1. Add olive oil to a medium to large pan.
2. Add diced onion and sauté for a couple of minutes.
3. Add ground beef, break into pieces, and cook until no longer pink on the inside.
4. Add the taco seasoning or seasoning of choice.
5. Add corn, black beans, and tomatoes.
6. Add sea salt and more seasoning.
7. Mix well and cook on high for a few more minutes.
8. Bring to a simmer then cover with cheese.
9. Cover with a lid for a few minutes to melt cheese.
10. Optionally add cilantro.
11. Enjoy right away or save for later.

## Equipment

- medium to large pan
- lid

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTHGFESwT84hT-RMfOL/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3eaaffed-ddaf-4293-ab43-55a2fa848302
- Extracted: 2025-08-18

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