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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

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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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