Healthy Beef Meal-Prep Recipes

1 Sheet-Pan Steak Fajitas

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The ease of this one-pan recipe is second only to its flavor. (Fajita Friday, anyone?)

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2 Beef and Broccoli

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Beef sirloin, broccoli, sesame, green onions, and fresh cilantro fuse together for a dinner that's sure to become a family favorite.

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3 Satay Beef Bowls

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Craving Thai food? Swap takeout for this beef marinated in a creamy peanut sauce and served with green beans and cauliflower rice.

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4 Moroccan Vegetable Beef Soup

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This hearty soup is packed with aromatic spices and herbs — and thanks to the Instant Pot, it's ready in just 30 minutes.

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5 Steak, Avocado, and Kale Salad

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There's no better pairing for a hearty steak than refreshing and earthy kale. Prep the dressing and greens ahead of time, and it'll take no time at all to pull together a satisfying weeknight dinner.

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6 Instant Pot Chili

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This recipe is so simple, and because chili reheats easily, it's perfect for meal prep.

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7 Loaded Beef Taco Salad

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To make this filling meal ahead of time, layer the salad in a jar and keep the creamy cilantro lime dressing in a separate container to preserve the greens. If you want to make the dressing even lighter, swap in Greek yogurt for sour cream.

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8 Meatball Burrito Bowls

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If you thought meatballs couldn't get any more delicious, try serving them with a refreshing pico de gallo, cauliflower rice, cheese, and sour cream.

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9 Asian Surf and Turf

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For double the protein, try this stir-fry with both steak and shrimp. It's a lot healthier than takeout, which is usually very high in sugar.

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10 Thai Beef

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This tasty beef cooks in the Instant Pot in under an hour, freeing up your hands to prep food for the rest of the week.

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11 Persian Beef Stew

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This elevated stew is well seasoned with spices like cinnamon, saffron, and turmeric. Plus, the snap peas deliver extra, filling fiber.

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12 Greek Meatballs and Lemon Dill Rice

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The recipe calls for 90 percent lean ground beef, so instead of feeling heavy, these meatballs are light, tangy, and still so filling.

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13 Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

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When it comes to meal prep, the slow cooker is your best friend. For a healthy dose of whole grains, use brown rice.

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14 BBQ Meatloaf Meal Prep Bowls

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The complex carbs in the sweet potatoes will help keep you full all afternoon. Just be choosy with the barbecue sauce, avoiding added sugars when possible.

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15 Eggplant Lasagna

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When all you really want after a long day is a cheesy pasta dish, you'll be grateful you prepped this healthier classic.

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16 Filet and Potato Skewers

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For a quick weeknight meal, simply boil the potatoes on Sunday, then store them in the fridge until you're ready to make the skewers.

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