Meal Prepping and Planning

So working on another round of 21 Day Fix Extreme, but mixing it up a little this time. I will be using the 21 Day Fix Extreme weight plan, while incorporating a Hybrid of 21 Day Fix Extreme and Chalene Extreme. I have started this program once before but didn't get to finish. I love lifting weights, so I'm excited to add this to my workouts. 

I wanted to share my 21 Day fix menu for the week. I did some meal planning yesterday and meal prepping today. Excited to use these 21 day fix extreme recipes. I have made the Beef Stew before and it's DELICIOUS. Adding the butternut squash is just the right touch. Check out the recipe below:

21 Day Fix - Hearty Beef and Butternut Squash Stew

 

Prep time

20 mins

Cook time

40 mins

Total time

1 hour

 

Recipe type: Dinner

Serves: 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1½ lbs raw lean beef stew meat, boneless, cut into cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• ½ green bell pepper, chopped
• ½ red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
• 1 cup organic beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper (optional)
• 2 cups cubed butternut squash
• ¼ cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until beef is brown.
3. Add onion and bell peppers; cook, stirring frequently , for 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Add garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 1 minute
5. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, salt and pepper, bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat to medium-low, cook, covered, for 40 minutes.
7. Add squash; cook, stirring occasionally, for 8 - 12 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and beef is fork-tender.
8. Remove bay leaf; serve topped with parsley.
9. Twenty One (21) Day Fix Extreme a serving = 1 green 1 red

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Reditainer® 3-Compartment Microwave Safe Food Container with Lid/Divided Plate/Lunch Tray with Cover, Black, 10-Pack

Hope your week is great! Let me know if you have questions or need anything on your health and fitness journey. Join ME in my next challenge group starting on April 16! Countdown to SUMMER begins.