Post by @maxwelllington

Chicago-Style Italian Beef Bowl meal prep! This is a tasty way to lose body fat and build muscle. 6 portions Macros for each portion: - 600 calories - 60g protein - 14g fat - 60g carbs - 10g fiber Inspired by a wet Chicago Italian beef, banana pepper brine, roasted potatoes, peppers, and onions. No bun. All the drip. Recipe: The Beef • 2½ lb beef round roast, fat trimmed, cut into 2-inch cubes • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced • 1/4 cup crushed garlic • 1 1/2 Tbsp salt • 1 tsp black pepper • 2 tsp Italian seasoning • 1 tsp oregano • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional) • ½ cup banana peppers • ½ cup banana pepper brine • 1–2 Tbsp soy sauce • 1 tsp Worcestershire • 1–2 cups no-salt-added beef stock • 3 bay leaves Add everything to a slow cooker. Cover and cook 4 hours until the beef shreds. The Roast Vegetables • 1,950 g potatoes (325 g per bowl), 1/2 cubes • 2–3 small/medium bell peppers • 1 medium yellow onion • 12 g olive oil • 1 1/2 Tbsp salt • 2 tsp black pepper • 2 tsp granulated garlic Toss. Spread on lined sheet pans. Roast at 450°F about 45 minutes until golden. Build each bowl Potatoes and peppers on the bottom. Beef on top. A few tablespoons of the cooking juices. 30 g reduced-fat Italian blend (mozzarella, provolone, Asiago, Parmesan). Extra banana peppers. Fridge 5 days or freeze. Microwave 2–3 minutes. Enjoy! #mealprep #healthyfood #macros #FoodTok #GymTok