Dinner 4 Whole30 Beef & Broccoli
In the mood for some Chinese food? This Instant Pot beef and broccoli dish is just the ticket! Its much healthier than the beef and broccoli you would normally get in your takeout and only takes 30 minutes to put this on the dinner table. Get the recipe here.
Shopping list: 1.5 pound flank steak, 23 crowns broccoli, 3/4 cup beef broth, 1/2 cup coconut aminos, 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tbsp minced garlic, 1 tbsp arrowroot flour, 1/2 tbsp grated ginger, 1/2 tbsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, sesame seeds to garnish, and chopped green onions for garnish. Optional: Bag of cauliflower rice to serve with.
Prep tips/make-ahead: If you use a chuck roast, make sure to trim any extra fat prior to cooking. Those cuts of beef typically are a bit fattier, but theyre also cheaper so its a good budget option. Optional way to cook broccoli: Once done the beef is done, do a quick release, remove the lid, place it in broccoli. Close the lid again, set to 0:00 on manual, and set to sealing to steam broccoli. This will cook the broccoli more thoroughly as opposed to lightly steaming it for more fork-tender broccoli.
Recommended sides: This Whole30 instant pot beef and broccoli is great served with cauliflower rice, broccoli rice, or just on its own!
Time To Conquer This Meal Planning Thing
Ok, so with 5 children and life, in general, I have to be realistic. Maybe I wont be able to follow the plan perfectly. Maybe you wont either. The beauty of it is, you can tweak it when you need to and you can move things around to suit your needs. The key is to try to be as consistent as possible and when you go off track, just try to get back on it as soon as possible. Lets be as intentional as possible and we can conquer this meal planning thing together!!
Healthy Instant Pot Meal Plan Round Up
Some of my all time favorite meals are included in this weeks plan- Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chili, Zuppa Toscana, Balsamic Pork Tenderloin, Brown Rice and Sausage Stuffing, Beef and Broccoli
Week 2: 21 Day Fix Meal Plan & Grocery List Instant Pot Faves, Stove Top Options
More Instant Pot favorites here Instant Pot Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup, Chicken Marsala, Italian Pork Chops w/ IP Mac and Cheese, Meatloaf w/ Loaded Cauliflower Mash, IP Tomato Soup and Krispie Baked Chicken
Week 3: 21 Day Fix Meal Plan & Grocery List Instant Pot/ Stove Top/ Slow Cooker | 2B Mindset Meal Plan
These meals are super easy to prep just chop your veggies on Sunday and your meals will be quick and easy all week long! They are also low carb, no yellow dinners! Great for the 2B Mindset and the Fix! Featured recipes are Chicken Veggie Soup, Cauliflower Tacos and Salads, Buffalo Chicken Chili, Asian Pork Tenderloin, Balsamic Chicken.
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Digital And Clipping Coupons
We all know coupons can help a lot, but also dont forget about digital coupons. Some stores now have digital coupons you can access when you sync up your rewards card or even download their app. Kroger is a store that really has a huge amount of coupons available that you load directly on the app and it syncs, so when you go to pay and use your rewards card, the savings instantly comes off.
Day Fix Instant Pot Meal Plan Recipes
Dont worry, Im totally NOT suggesting that you have to eat the same thing for lunch and dinner on this 21 Day Fix Instant Pot meal plan. But I am using universal recipes for those spots this week because there will be SO MUCH food if you cook all of the recipes.
Instead of making all of the recipes for every single day, Id suggest picking three lunch/dinner recipes and making those for the week. You can use leftovers for your lunches or dinner later in the week. I hate to see food go to waste, so try and plan accordingly if you feel the same.
Same goes for some of these breakfast and dessert options. You really can make two or three and eat for the whole week.
Prepping snacks, desserts, and even breakfast ahead of time is not much work and you can save so much time during the week.
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Dinner 5 Rustic Ground Turkey Potato Stew
You will love the simplicity of this rustic Instant Pot ground turkey and potato stew. Its hearty and full of flavor, yet at the same time healthy and light and, uses affordable staples. Kids will love it, too. Get the recipe here.
Shopping list: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 celery rib, 1.1 lb / 500 g ground turkey, 2 garlic cloves, 1.1 lb / 500 g white potatoes, 1 tsp rosemary needles , 1 tomato, and 1 cup chicken stock.
Prep tips/make-ahead: White potatoes can be swapped with sweet potatoes.
Recommended sides: Garnish with fresh parsley on top. You can serve a side of cooked greens or a salad with this dish.
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Dinner 4 Creamy Zucchini Soup
This creamy zucchini soup Instant Pot recipe is silky and smooth, delicious yet low in calories even with a touch of cream swirled in. It is vegetarian, gluten-free and great as a starter or a main dish.
Shopping list:1 onion, 3 zucchinis , garlic, 1 lemon, vegetable stock , and a container of cream.Prep tips/make-ahead: Leftovers will stay fine in the fridge for up to 4 days in an air-tight container.
Day : Instant Pot Sausage & Peppers
Get the recipe:Instant-Pot Sausage & Peppers
One great feature of an electric pressure cooker is the Sauté mode. It allows you to skip any stovetop cooking and use only one vessel . Here, we use the function to brown the sausages first, leaving behind a delicious fond to cook the peppers and onions in. These tasty sandwiches make for an easy weeknight dinner that all will love.
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Good For Lunch: Maple Mustard Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are great for lunchboxes, both kids and grownups. These maple mustard chicken wings are super flavorful and moist so you dont really need any dipping sauce. Just add some complex carbohydrates, veggies and fruit for a balanced lunchbox.
Shopping list: 2 lb / 1 kg chicken wings , 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 lemon, 2 teaspoons mustard, maple syrup, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, and 1/2 teaspoon mustard.
Prep tips/make-ahead: You can make these in the Instant Pot ahead of time then pop into the oven or toss the pre-cooked chicken wings in the glaze and grill on a hot barbecue for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown to the desired effect. The meat will already be cooked through so its about getting the color and sticky caramelization from the heat.Serving suggestions: Cut up veggies sticks, cherry tomatoes, crackers or bread rolls, cooked pasta, quinoa or rice, potato salad, grapes, berries or a banana. Basically, whatever else you like in your lunchbox besides protein, which is sorted!
Instant Pot Tilapia With Vegetables
Served with cooked carrots and green beans, this tilapia is full of flavor thanks to the vegetable broth and the extra butter. If you’re looking to round out your meal, you can always serve the fish with some crispy oven-baked fries on the side. Or keep it a keto Instant Pot tilapia by simply enjoying it with the buttery vegetables and fish.
Get our recipe for Instant Pot Tilapia with Vegetables.
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Day : Instant Pot Chicken Caesar Wraps
These wraps are crazy simple and require minimal ingredients. Cook up your boneless chicken and then prep your wraps for an easy weeknight meal.
Pair with salty chips, side salad, or any of your favorites. This is also another one you can meal prep in advance from frozen and reheat your mixture from frozen.
You can easily do instant pot meal prep and make this ahead of time or even 2-4 batches and place all in the freezer for meals down the line.
Healthy Instant Pot Recipes
This Instant Pot Spaghetti is one of the best Instant Pot recipes for a fast family dinner. Everything cooks together in one pot: meat, pasta and sauce!
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup has the best flavors of fall wrapped up in a deliciously easy soup!
Honey Garlic Instant Pot Chicken Breasts are always moist, tender and flavorful! These pressure cooker chicken breasts cook perfectly in minutes from fresh or frozen for a quick dinner.
Instant Pot Minestrone Soup is the perfect hearty meal to warm you up. This homemade recipe tastes just like the restaurant version and is loaded with healthy vegetables and hearty beans.
Enjoy an easy savory meal with this Instant Pot Chicken Thighs recipe. Perfectly juicy and seasoned with a homemade spice rub, make these chicken thighs in your Instant Pot in just 30 minutes, start to finish.
These Easy Peel Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs are so simple to make and easy to peel! They are a great healthy meal prep option for breakfasts, snacks and lunches.
This vegetarian Instant Pot Lentil Soup is a warmly spiced soup thats filled with tender lentils, vegetables and tomatoes.
This Instant Pot Potato Soup is the perfect thick and creamy soup for a chilly winter evening meal.
We cant get enough of this Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup! This healthy one pot dinner can also be made in the slow cooker.
Instant Pot Pinto Beans are a versatile recipe that you can use to make many delicious meals.
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Shop Sales And Use A Shopping List Or Meal Planner
Shopping the sales is a great tool. Look for produce that is on sale, and pair with the meats that are on sale as well. When you go this route, it really opens you up for maximum savings. Instead of paying $10 for the ingredients, you might pay $5 or less. This is a great way to maximize your meals without going over budget. Plus if the meat is on a good sale like a buy one get one free, stock up if you can. This will help cut down the cost of future meals.
Get your Free Printable Meal Planner and Shopping List Here.
Instant Pot Lunch Meal Prep: Char Siu Pork
Juicy Instant Pot pork combining Asian and Hawaiian influences. Its super tasty and can be served over white or brown rice, which you can also meal prep ahead of time in the pressure cooker. You can also use it wraps, in a bun or in a salad bowl. Stir some of the pork through 2-minute ramen noodles for a quick meal.
Shopping list: 3-4 lbs. boneless pork shoulder butt roast, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic, ginger root, Chinese five-spice powder, chicken broth, and fresh cilantro.
Prep tips/make-ahead: You can make all of the lunch elements ahead of time and store them in Tupperware containers for up to 3-4 days. Brown rice and white rice can be made in the Instant Pot, see our step-by-step recipe here. Broccoli can also be steamed in the pressure cooker as a separate step. You can also try our pork shoulder and gravy as an alternative.Recommended sides: Brown or white rice, quinoa, couscous, ramen noodles, steamed veggies of choice, wraps or buns.
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Importance Of Meal Planning
Let’s put it out there….Meal planning is hard! However it is also a life saver if done well. Here are some advantages:
- Saves time: You are not standing in front of the refrigerator every day and thinking “what to make for dinner”. Trust me…this is a significant amount of time each day.
- Grocery shopping is easier: As you have a plan for the week, you know exactly what to buy. And less wastage of grocery not used.
- Saves money: Less eating out…as you already have a plan in mind.
- You can prep ahead: You can prep some parts of the dishes planned for the week or just make them ahead.
- The most important: The whole family eating healthy food together!
I totally understand that life happens and we are sometimes not able to follow the meal plan exactly. But that is completely okay! Tweak the meal plan to suit your needs – strike out the days you will not be eating at home, if you miss a day, add the recipe to start of next week. Try to as consistent as possible and you will enjoy the benefits of meal planning.
More Instant Pot Meal Plans
Ive been creating my Instant Pot Meal Plans for quite some time and have accumulated over a years worth of meal plans. Im making all of my previously published meal plans available to you via the list of links below. You can access each month of the year by simply clicking on the one you want to look at, the link will then take you to the recipes for that particular month.
Since I carefully select each recipe for each month, every month has a unique list of recipes. Browse through each month to see all the different recipes and get ideas for creating your very own meal plans. Feel free to peruse each of the months!
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Day Instant Pot Weight Loss Meal Plan
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Family Friendly Instant Pot Meals
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Instant Pot Meal Plan
A monthly Instant Pot Meal Plan with a different recipe for every day of the month. Easy and delicious recipes to help you plan out your month. No need to worry about what to make for dinner every night, I’ve done the planning for you. The Instant Pot Meal Plan also includes side and dessert ideas!
Meal planning is one of those things that Ive never been 100% successful at. I always start with the best intentions and somehow after a short while I fall back into old habits.
Its always the same story:
We get all excited, plan out a week of meals and buy all the ingredients. For a whole week, we eat delicious pre-planned meals and theres no eating out. Then comes week two and then life happens and we forget to plan the meals for the week and then its over.
Who wants Chick Fil A?
Lunch 1 Instant Pot Taco Meat Bowls
Taco meat can be made with ground beef, pork, or chicken and is super versatile. Served alongside cauliflower rice or roasted sweet potatoes, with shredded coleslaw or fresh salsa and guacamole on top, taco meat bowls are fantastic for Whole30 lunch or dinner. Try our recipe for taco meat here. and these taco bowls from The Healthy Consultant here.
Shopping list: 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, 1/2 serrano or jalapeno chili, 1.8 lb / 800 g ground beef, 5 cloves garlic, 1 tsp ground coriander seed, 2 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp paprika, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 cup chopped tinned tomatoes.
Prep tips/make-ahead: If using more ground beef, make sure to add more water and more crushed tomatoes you can also add a little more of each spice.
Serving suggestions: Taco meat can be used in so many ways besides tacos. You can use it as a filling in burritos, enchiladas, quesadillas as a topping on salads, naked burrito bowls, nachos, in sandwiches, sliders, wraps, burgers, in rice casseroles, pasta, dips, or lasagna.
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