02/18/2026
Meal prep doesn’t need to be super complicated or bland. It can be simple and flavorful and still support your goals. And to keep it budget friendly, we love Trader Joe’s the best!
Tryout our skirt steak + maple sweet potatoes + roasted green bean lunch prep recipe.
Steak marinade:
-bbq sauce (1/2 cup)
-Italian parsley (1/2 cup)
-Oregano
-Rosemary
-Thyme
-Lime juice (2 tbsp)
-Soy sauce (1/4 cup)
-Red wine vinegar (1 tbsp)
-Rice wine vinegar (1 tbsp)
-Garlic
-Sea salt
-Black pepper
-Chives (handful)
(Measure your seasonings/spices with you heart, it’s not that serious 😆)
Mashed sweet potatoes:
-Sweet potatoes (~5 potatoes)
-1-2 tbsp maple syrup
-Cinnamon
Green beans:
-Olive oil
-Salt
-Black pepper
-Garlic powder
Instructions:
1.) Combine all ingredients for marinade and coat steak on both sides. Marinate up to 24 hrs. Cook to the temperature you like.
2.) Peel and Chop sweet potatoes into 1” cubes, boil till tender, strain, and mash. Add maple syrup and cinnamon.
3.) Coat green beans in olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Bake at 415 degrees for 15 minutes.
4.) Portion everything out equally into to-go containers and grab and go for your weekly lunches.
Happy prepping 👍🏼
