Meal Prep Master: Salmon, Chipotle Beef Tacos, Rice & Peas, and Bean Salad
Recipe by The Golden Balance
A complete, high‑protein meal‑prep guide that yields four weeks‑worth of balanced meals: citrus‑bright bean salad, fluffy rice‑and‑peas, oven‑baked salmon, smoky chipotle ground‑beef tacos, and a creamy chipotle sour‑cream sauce. All components are portioned for easy reheating and stay fresh all week.
MediumAmericanServes 4
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
55m
Prep
47m
Cook
12m
Cleanup
1h 54m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$26.45
Per serving:$6.61
Critical Success Points
- • Make the vinaigrette (step 1) – proper emulsification prevents soggy salad
- • Cook rice with correct water ratio (step 3) – ensures fluffy rice
- • Bake salmon to 135°F (step 6) – prevents over‑cooking
- • Do not season ground beef before browning (step 7) – keeps beef juicy
- • Layer salad ingredients correctly (step 2) – keeps veggies crisp
Safety Warnings
- • Handle raw salmon with separate cutting board to avoid cross‑contamination
- • Use an instant‑read thermometer to ensure salmon reaches 135°F but does not overcook
- • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard when sautéing
- • Blend hot chipotle mixture carefully; vent the blender lid to prevent steam burns
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