Why You Should Meat Prep!
Meat prep. Say it with me. MEAT PREP. This one hack will change your life in the kitchen. We are all so busy, running to work, activities, getting the kids to school, trying to squeeze a workout in, and maybe take a shower that we tend to put our wellness at the bottom of the list.
Our time is valuable and we all need tips and tricks to make healthy eating EASY. Our bodies need protein to thrive and survive, so meeting my protein goal everyday is a non negotiable for me! If you want to learn more about the importance of protein, this blog post is a good place to start.
I like to meat prep once or twice a week so that I have easy grab and go options in my fridge. Here are some of my favorite ways to Prep.
Chicken Meat Prep- image from Downshiftology
Let’s start with CHICKEN. There are endless options when you have cooked chicken in the fridge. I like to grill or shred it. A really easy option is to throw it in the crockpot with some salsa or chicken broth and let it cook all day. It is simple to shred once it’s cooked and you can make so many different things with it. You can make salads for low carb days, and bowls, tacos, burritos, chicken salad with crackers for regular macro day.
This Shredded Chicken recipe is simple and because it is plain, you can use the chicken any way you’d like!
Here is another recipe that you can use to make Mexican Shredded Chicken. You can use this in tacos, burrito bowls, salads and so much more.
Ground Beef Meat Prep-image from Taste of Home
I prepare ground beef a few different ways. You can make into burgers, and grill or you can just cook on the stove and then have it ready when you need it. Ready to throw on a salad, or enjoy a premade burger with some sweet potato fries and your lunch is served! Don’t overcomplicate things when you are thinking of time saving hacks.
If you haven’t cooked ground beef in a skillet before, this recipe is for you!
When throwing your ground beef on the grill, this basic and delicious burger recipe is one I use and my family loves!
Ground Turkey Meat Prep-image from google
Ground Turkey, is such an awesome protein to prep. It is leaner than ground beef, full of protein and tasty too! I like to make asian bowls with ground turkey, and I like to prep meatballs too. The kids love them, and they are so easy to throw on top of some Banza noodles with Rao’s Marinara.
New to cooking ground turkey? This recipe is where you should start!
If you are like me and love a good meatball, these Turkey Meatballs are where it’s at!
All of these ideas will help you simplify life in the kitchen. As a busy working mom, I am always on the lookout for quick hacks that allow me to keep crushing my health goals amidst the chaos. If you are on your own wellness journey and find yourself needing more community, one on one coaching or just meal plans I’m your girl. I am starting a new round of The FASTer Way soon, and I would love to have you!