4-day slide meal plan · Protein: beef chuck roast

Days: 4
Protein: beef chuck roast
Budget:

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Explore the rich, nutty, and aromatic flavors of Georgian cuisine with a delicious beef chuck roast slide-meal plan.

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Day 1: Satsivi with Beef

Ingredients

Main

  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast

  • 2 large onions, chopped

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 cup walnuts, ground

  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

  • salt to taste

  • black pepper to taste

  • 2 tbsp khmeli suneli

Directions

  1. Season beef with salt and pepper, then brown in olive oil over medium heat.

  2. Add onions and garlic; sauté until onions are translucent.

  3. Add beef broth, vinegar, and khmeli suneli. Simmer for 1 hour.

  4. Stir in ground walnuts and cook for another 30 minutes until thickened.

  5. Garnish with cilantro and pomegranate seeds. Serve with bread.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve half of the satsivi sauce before adding beef for use in Day 2.


Day 2: Beef and Vegetable Chakhokhbili

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 lb reserved beef chuck roast

  • 1 reserved satsivi sauce portion

  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 bell peppers, sliced

  • 1 large onion, sliced

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 cups beef broth

  • 2 tbsp butter

  • salt to taste

  • black pepper to taste

  • 1 tbsp paprika

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.

  2. Add tomatoes, peppers, and paprika; cook until soft.

  3. Add beef, satsivi sauce, and broth. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Hold back a portion of the beef and vegetable mixture for Day 3.


Day 3: Beef Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

Main

  • reserved beef and vegetable mixture

  • 3 large bell peppers, halved and seeded

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

  • 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • salt to taste

  • black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Mix beef and vegetable mixture with rice, walnuts, and cilantro.

  3. Stuff bell peppers with mixture and place in a baking dish.

  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until peppers are tender.

Cook’s Notes:

Serve with a side of fresh bread to soak up juices.


Day 4: Beef and Potato Stew

Ingredients

Main

  • remaining beef chuck roast

  • 3 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2 carrots, sliced

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 tbsp olive oil

  • salt to taste

  • black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a pot; add onion and garlic, sauté until golden.

  2. Add potatoes, carrots, bay leaves, and remaining beef; stir well.

  3. Pour in enough water to cover ingredients; season with salt and pepper.

  4. Simmer for 1 hour, until potatoes are tender.

Cook’s Notes:

This hearty stew is perfect for using up any leftover beef.


Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

  • beef chuck roast — 4 lbs

  • onion — 3 large

  • garlic — 10 cloves

  • walnuts — 2 cups

  • fresh cilantro — 2 bunches

  • pomegranate seeds — 1 cup

  • potatoes — 3 lbs

  • carrots — 2 lbs

  • bell peppers — 3 large

  • tomatoes — 4 large

  • beef broth — 4 cups

  • butter — 1/2 cup

  • olive oil — 1 cup

  • red wine vinegar — 1/4 cup

  • salt — to taste

  • black pepper — to taste

  • paprika — 2 tbsp

  • bay leaves — 4

  • flour — 1/4 cup

  • khmeli suneli — 2 tbsp

  • bread — 1 loaf


Final Notes

Enjoy this flavorful journey through Georgian cuisine, savoring each dish while minimizing waste with smart planning.

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