Meal prep for cheap keto lunches

Step-by-Step Instructions and Preparation Tips

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add ground beef and cook for 7–8 minutes, breaking it apart until fully browned.
3. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
4. Add shredded cabbage to the skillet and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
5. In a separate pot, hard-boil eggs by cooking them in boiling water for 10 minutes. Cool, peel, and chop.
6. Stir chopped eggs into the beef and cabbage mixture.
7. Sprinkle cheddar cheese over the skillet and let it melt for 1–2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and divide evenly into 5 meal prep containers.

Preparation Tips

• Drain excess fat only if needed to keep lunches from feeling greasy.
• Chop cabbage thinly so it cooks evenly and reheats well.
• Let food cool before closing containers to prevent condensation.
• Store lunches in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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