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Recipes

Creamy Cajun Chicken and Rice (High Protein Meal Prep)

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast (sliced)
  • Cajun seasoning
  • Olive oil
  • Grass-fed butter
  • Onion (chopped)
  • Garlic (chopped)
  • Cooked rice
  • Fresh parsley
  • Milk
  • Light cream cheese
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Coat sliced chicken with Cajun seasoning and olive oil. Sear in butter until crispy.
  2. Set aside. Sauté onion and garlic for 5 minutes. Add more Cajun seasoning.
  3. Add cooked rice and parsley. Mix well.
  4. Make creamy sauce with butter, Cajun seasoning, milk, cream cheese, and Parmesan. Stir until thick.
  5. Divide rice and chicken into 4 servings. Top with creamy sauce.
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Recipes

Cajun Spiced Crab Mac and Cheese

Ingredients

  • Macaroni pasta
  • Butter
  • Minced garlic
  • Paprika, cayenne, chili powder, Creole seasoning, Cajun seasoning
  • Crab meat
  • Flour
  • Milk
  • Heavy cream
  • Egg yolks
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Gruyère cheese
  • Chives (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook macaroni in salted water. Drain and set aside.
  2. Sauté garlic in butter. Add spices and crab meat. Mix and set aside.
  3. Make a roux by melting butter and whisking in flour. Stir 1–2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in milk and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Temper in egg yolks, then turn off heat and whisk in cheddar and Gruyère.
  6. Combine sauce, crab mixture, and macaroni. Transfer to baking dish.
  7. Top with more cheese and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes.
  8. Garnish with chives and serve.
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Recipes

Buffalo Chicken and Bacon Mac and Cheese (Meal Prep)

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast, cubed
  • Salt, pepper, garlic
  • Buffalo sauce
  • Bell peppers and onions (roasted)
  • Half-cooked pasta
  • High-protein buffalo cheese sauce (blended)
  • Center-cut bacon (baked and crumbled)
  • Chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Roast bell peppers and onions.
  2. Add chicken, seasonings, and buffalo sauce to slow cooker with roasted veggies. Cook until tender.
  3. Break apart chicken with tongs, add half-cooked pasta, and buffalo cheese sauce.
  4. Cook for another 20–30 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, bake bacon at 400°F for 20–30 minutes. Crumble when done.
  6. Add bacon and chives. Stir and serve or store.
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Recipes

Tacos de Alhambra

Ingredients

  • 5 strips bacon, chopped
  • 8 oz beef chorizo
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium sweet onion, diced
  • 8 oz thin-sliced beef (e.g., skirt or flank), chopped
  • 1 tsp Chipotle seasoning
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, chopped
  • 1 cup Manchego cheese, chopped
  • Corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  1. Crisp bacon, remove and set aside. Cook chorizo until rendered, then add veggies.
  2. Cook until soft, add beef and seasoning. Stir until browned.
  3. Add bacon back in, stir in cheeses, cover to melt.
  4. Warm tortillas, load with filling, and serve.
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Recipes

Slow Cooker Beef and Broccoli

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs beef (chuck or flank), sliced
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup brown sugar or honey
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add beef, soy sauce, sweetener, broth, and oil to slow cooker. Stir.
  2. Cook on low 6 hours. Add broccoli and cook 30 more mins.
  3. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 10 minutes to thicken. Serve over rice.
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Recipes

Sloppy Joe Potatoes (Sloppy Spuds)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup ketchup
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 2 tbsp barbecue sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Toss cubed potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, cook ground beef and diced onion in skillet over medium heat until browned.
  3. Reduce heat, add garlic, Worcestershire, tomato sauce, ketchup, mustard, and BBQ sauce. Stir and simmer until thickened.
  4. Fold in cooked potatoes and mix together. Top with cheese and place in oven or under broiler to melt cheese.
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Recipes

Nacho Meatballs (Crock Pot)

Ingredients

  • 32 oz frozen meatballs
  • 1 (10 oz) can Rotel tomatoes with green chilies
  • 16 oz block Velveeta, cubed
  • ¾ to 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • Cooked rice (for serving)
  • Chopped green onions (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Add all ingredients to crock pot. Stir after 1 hour.
  2. Cook on high 3 hours or low 5 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. Serve over rice, garnish with green onions and optional sour cream.
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Mongolian Beef

Ingredients

  • 1 lb flank steak, sliced thin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ onion, sliced
  • 3 green onions, chopped (white and green parts separated)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • ¼ tsp MSG (optional)
  • Vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. Marinate beef with salt, white pepper, sesame oil, soy sauce, cornstarch, and baking soda for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil to 350°F and shallow-fry beef until crispy. Remove and drain.
  3. Remove most oil, sauté onions, then garlic, then add sauce ingredients and beef.
  4. Add green parts of green onions, toss to coat, and serve over rice.
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McGriddle Bites (Mini Muffins)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Hungry Jack pancake mix
  • 1½ cups water
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease mini muffin tin.
  2. Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
  3. Spoon into muffin tin (makes ~48).
  4. Bake 15 minutes until golden. Cool and refrigerate or freeze leftovers.
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Homemade Flour Tortillas

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1¼ tsp baking powder
  • 3 tbsp butter (or bacon fat)
  • 1 cup hot water (about 105°F)
  • Extra flour (for rolling)

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, salt, and baking powder. Cut in butter until crumbly.
  2. Stir in hot water and mix until dough forms.
  3. Knead 2–3 mins, rest covered 15 mins.
  4. Divide into 10–12 balls, roll into 7-inch circles.
  5. Cook in dry skillet 30–40 seconds per side until golden. Butter and salt if desired.
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Hibachi Steak Fried Rice

Ingredients

  • 8 oz steak, cubed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • ½ sweet onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups day-old rice
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp white pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a hot pan or wok. Sauté onion until soft.
  2. Add steak and sear until browned. Add butter and garlic.
  3. Push ingredients to the side. Scramble eggs in the pan.
  4. Add rice and drizzle soy sauce around edges. Season with pepper and salt.
  5. Mix all together and serve hot.
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Crock Pot French Dip Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3–4 lb chuck roast
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 1½ cups beef broth
  • 12 oz beer (or additional broth)
  • 1 packet au jus mix
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 6 sandwich rolls (e.g., Jimmy John’s bread)
  • 6 slices provolone cheese

Instructions

  1. Season roast with salt, pepper, garlic. Sear in butter until browned.
  2. Place in crock pot. Sauté onions in skillet, then add broth, beer, au jus, garlic, and Worcestershire. Simmer and deglaze.
  3. Pour over roast. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  4. Shred meat, place on rolls with cheese. Air fry to melt cheese.
  5. Strain juices for dipping. Serve with au jus.
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