Bodybuilding Prep Meal Prep
Bodybuilding Prep Meal Prep is a easy American recipe that serves 8. 520 calories per serving. Recipe by Casey Kelly on YouTube.
Prep: 34 min | Cook: 4 hrs 40 min | Total: 5 hrs 34 min
Cost: $30.90 total, $3.86 per serving
Ingredients
- 5 lb Chicken Breast (Trim all visible fat; season with salt, pepper and any preferred spices)
- 2 lb Grass‑Fed Beef (Cut into bite‑size pieces; season with salt, pepper and optional garlic powder)
- 2 heads Broccoli (Cut into florets; will be air‑fried later)
- 6 cups Long Grain White Rice (Rinse until water runs clear to remove excess starch)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil (For searing beef)
- 1 tsp Salt (General seasoning)
- ½ tsp Black Pepper (General seasoning)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder (Optional flavor boost for beef and chicken)
Instructions
Trim Chicken
Place the chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and trim away all visible fat and connective tissue.
Time: PT5M
Season and Load Chicken into Crockpot
Season the trimmed chicken with salt, pepper, and any preferred spices. Transfer the chicken to the crockpot, cover with the lid.
Time: PT2M
Cook Chicken in Crockpot
Set the crockpot to high heat and let the chicken cook for about 4 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Time: PT4H
Temperature: high
Prepare Beef
Cut the grass‑fed beef into bite‑size pieces, season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Time: PT5M
Sear Beef
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the beef pieces and sear for about 5 minutes per side until browned but not fully cooked through.
Time: PT10M
Temperature: medium-high
Cut Broccoli
Wash the broccoli heads and cut them into bite‑size florets.
Time: PT5M
Rinse Rice
Measure 6 cups of rice and rinse under cold water until the water runs clear.
Time: PT2M
Cook Rice
Transfer the rinsed rice to the rice cooker, add the appropriate amount of water (usually 1 ½ cups water per cup of rice), and start the cooker. Let it cook for about 30 minutes or until the cooker switches to ‘warm’.
Time: PT30M
Temperature: medium
Blend Rice (Optional)
If you prefer a creamier texture, transfer the hot rice to a blender and pulse for 5 seconds until smooth.
Time: PT5M
Portion and Store
Allow chicken, beef, broccoli, and rice to cool slightly. Divide each component into 8 equal containers for the week. Seal and refrigerate.
Time: PT10M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 45 g
- Carbohydrates
- 45 g
- Fat
- 10 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
Dietary info: High Protein, Low Fat, Gluten‑Free
Last updated: April 15, 2026








