#lunch prep

🛒 Shopping List

Protein:

1½–2 lbs flank steak, sirloin, or lean ground beef

Marinade ingredients: olive oil, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper (Alt: premade steak seasoning or carne asada marinade)

Grains:

Brown rice, couscous, or quinoa (~4–5 cups cooked)

Veggies:

Bell peppers (2–3)

Corn (frozen, canned, or 2 fresh ears)

Red onion

Cherry tomatoes

Romaine or mixed greens

Avocado (optional, add fresh daily)

Extras / Flavor:

Feta or cotija cheese

Tortillas or wraps

Fresh cilantro, lime

Salsa, hot sauce, or chipotle mayo

Hummus (for wraps or bowls)

Olive oil, vinegar (apple cider or lime juice)

🧑‍🍳 Sunday Prep

Marinate & Cook Beef:

Marinate sliced steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt & pepper

Grill or sear ~3–5 min per side, rest, then slice thinly

Or cook ground beef with the same seasoning blend (taco-style)

Cook Grains:

Brown rice or quinoa — season with lime juice, salt, and olive oil after cooking

Char or Roast Veggies:

Roast or pan-char sliced bell peppers, red onion, and corn

Toss with oil + salt

Wash & Chop Fresh Veggies:

Halve tomatoes

Shred lettuce or prep greens

(Avocado should be added fresh daily)

🍱 Daily Lunch Options

🥗 Option 1: Summer Steak Bowl

Grain + sliced steak + roasted peppers, corn, tomatoes

Top with cotija or feta, lime juice, and chopped cilantro

Add avocado or chipotle mayo drizzle if desired

🌯 Option 2: Grilled Steak Wrap

Tortilla with sliced beef, hummus or chipotle mayo, lettuce, roasted onion, and corn Optional: add salsa or shredded cheese

Roll up tightly and serve warm or cold

🥗 Option 3: Steak & Corn Salad

Greens + beef strips + roasted corn + cherry tomatoes

Add: feta, avocado, and crispy tortilla strips

Dressing: lime juice + olive oil + vinegar + pinch of cumin

🥣 Option 4: Tex-Mex Couscous Bowl

Couscous + roasted veggies + ground or sliced beef

Top with salsa + crushed tortilla chips + cheese

Optional: add greens or hot sauce

🍉 Easy Summer Sides (Pick One Daily)

Watermelon or cantaloupe cubes

Mini peppers + hummus or ranch