Slide Meals

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

Days: 4
Protein: beef chuck roast
Budget:

$$$–
Difficulty:

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Enjoy a comforting journey with beef chuck roast, perfect for cozy nights.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Classic Pot Roast

• Day 2: Beef Stroganoff

• Day 3: Beef and Vegetable Soup

• Day 4: Beef Shepherd’s Pie

• Combined Shopping List

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Day 1: Classic Pot Roast

Ingredients

Main

• 4 lbs beef chuck roast

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 3 large carrots, chopped

• 4 stalks celery, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 cup red wine

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 tbsp thyme

• salt

• pepper

Side

• 6 medium potatoes, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).

2. Season beef with salt and pepper. In a large pot, sear on all sides until browned.

3. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté for about 3 minutes.

4. Add beef broth, red wine, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a simmer.

5. Cover and transfer to oven. Cook for 3-4 hours until tender.

6. Boil potatoes until tender. Serve with pot roast. Reserve half of the pot roast and sauce for next day.

Cook’s Notes:

A classic pot roast perfect for a warm family dinner.

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Day 2: Beef Stroganoff

Ingredients

Main

• Reserved pot roast

• 1/2 cup butter

• 1/2 cup flour

• 2 cups beef broth

• 1 lb mushrooms, sliced

• 1 cup peas

• salt

• pepper

Side

• 1 lb egg noodles

Directions

1. Cook egg noodles according to package instructions.

2. In a pan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux.

3. Slowly add beef broth, stirring until smooth and thickened.

4. Add mushrooms and peas; cook until mushrooms are tender.

5. Mix in reserved pot roast and heat through. Serve over egg noodles.

Cook’s Notes:

A comforting classic that uses leftover pot roast.

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Day 3: Beef and Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

Main

• Reserved stroganoff sauce and beef

• 2 large onions, chopped

• 3 large carrots, chopped

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 4 cups beef broth

• 1 tbsp thyme

• salt

• pepper

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine reserved stroganoff, onions, carrots, celery, and beef broth.

2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

3. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Serve hot.

Cook’s Notes:

A hearty soup that makes use of leftover stroganoff.

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Day 4: Beef Shepherd’s Pie

Ingredients

Main

• Reserved soup (solids only)

• 1 lb green beans, trimmed

• 2 large potatoes, mashed

• 1/4 cup butter

• salt

• pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a baking dish, spread reserved soup solids, top with green beans.

3. Spread mashed potatoes over the top. Dot with butter.

4. Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown. Serve hot.

Cook’s Notes:

A delightful end to the week, using remaining ingredients for a comforting pie.

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Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• beef chuck roast — 4 lbs

• onion — 4 large

• carrots — 6 large

• celery — 4 stalks

• potatoes — 6 medium

• garlic — 4 cloves

• beef broth — 8 cups

• red wine — 1 cup

• bay leaves — 2 leaves

• thyme — 1 tbsp

• butter — 1/2 cup

• flour — 1/2 cup

• egg noodles — 1 lb

• green beans — 1 lb

• mushrooms — 1 lb

• peas — 1 cup

• olive oil — 1/4 cup

• salt — to taste

• pepper — to taste

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Final Notes

Enjoy these comforting meals with minimal waste and maximum flavor.