Looking For New Ways to Cook Beef? Try 1 of These Healthy Meal-Prep Recipes

Updated on 9/12/2019 at 3:40 PM

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If you enjoy eating steak or ground beef on occasion, you'll love these healthy, meal prep-friendly recipes. While you shouldn't eat red meat frequently (doing so has been linked with heart disease), treating yourself to it no more than once or twice a week can help deliver extra nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, and of course, protein. Plus, beef is so versatile — you'll find everything from skewers and meatballs to salads and stews in this roundup, making it that much harder to fall into a meal-prep rut. In fact, there are enough recipes here to try a new one every week for months. Get cooking!

Sheet-Pan Steak Fajitas

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

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Beef and Broccoli

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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Satay Beef Bowls

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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Moroccan Vegetable Beef Soup

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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Steak, Avocado, and Kale Salad

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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Instant Pot Chili

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

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Loaded Beef Taco Salad

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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Meatball Burrito Bowls

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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Asian Surf and Turf

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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Thai Beef

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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Persian Beef Stew

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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Greek Meatballs and Lemon Dill Rice

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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Slow-Cooker Stuffed Pepper Soup

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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BBQ Meatloaf Meal Prep Bowls

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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Eggplant Lasagna

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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Filet and Potato Skewers

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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