Slide Meals

5-day slide meal plan · Protein: beef sirloin steak

Days: 5
Protein: beef sirloin steak
Budget:

$$$–
Difficulty:

🍳🍳🍳–

---

Explore South African flavors with this 5-day beef sirloin steak meal plan inspired by braai traditions. Enjoy grill rubs, apricot chutney, and more.

Slide Chain

• Day 1: Grilled Sirloin with Apricot Chutney

• Day 2: Steak and Vegetable Stir-Fry

• Day 3: Beef and Squash Curry

• Day 4: Braai Beef Stew

• Day 5: Beef and Cabbage Rolls

• Combined Shopping List

---

Day 1: Grilled Sirloin with Apricot Chutney

Ingredients

Main

• 2 lbs beef sirloin steak

• 1/2 cup apricot chutney

• 1 tbsp fresh thyme

• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

• Black pepper to taste

Side

• 3 potatoes

• 1 tbsp butter

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Rub steaks with olive oil, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.

2. Grill steaks for about 4 minutes per side until desired doneness.

3. Top with apricot chutney before serving.

4. Boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter and salt.

Cook’s Notes:

Reserve 1/2 lb steak before grilling for tomorrow.

---

Day 2: Steak and Vegetable Stir-Fry

Ingredients

Main

• 1/2 lb reserved beef sirloin steak, sliced

• 2 bell peppers, sliced

• 1 onion, sliced

• 2 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp garlic, minced

Side

• 2 cups rice

Directions

1. Cook rice according to package instructions.

2. Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic and onions, sauté until soft.

3. Add bell peppers and cook until tender.

4. Add sliced steak and soy sauce, stir-fry until heated through.

Cook’s Notes:

Hold back 1 cup cooked rice for tomorrow.

---

Day 3: Beef and Squash Curry

Ingredients

Main

• 1 lb beef sirloin steak, cubed

• 1 large butternut squash, cubed

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 1 tbsp curry powder

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a pot, add onions and tomatoes, cook until soft.

2. Add beef cubes and brown on all sides.

3. Stir in curry powder, add squash and beef broth.

4. Simmer covered for 20 minutes until squash is tender.

Cook’s Notes:

Use remaining beef sirloin steak for this recipe.

---

Day 4: Braai Beef Stew

Ingredients

Main

• Leftover beef curry

• 3 potatoes, cubed

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 1 cup frozen peas

• 1 cup beef broth

• 1 tbsp flour

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Combine leftover beef curry, potatoes, and carrots in a pot.

2. Add beef broth and flour, stir to combine.

3. Simmer for 30 minutes until potatoes are tender.

4. Add peas and cook for 5 more minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Serve with reserved rice from Day 2.

---

Day 5: Beef and Cabbage Rolls

Ingredients

Main

• Leftover beef stew

• 1 head cabbage

• 1/2 cup cooked rice

• 1 onion, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• Salt to taste

Side

• Bread rolls

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Boil cabbage leaves until soft, about 5 minutes.

3. Mix leftover stew, rice, and minced onion.

4. Fill cabbage leaves with mixture, roll tightly.

5. Place rolls in a baking dish, brush with olive oil, bake for 20 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

Serve with bread rolls.

---

Combined Shopping List

Quantities shown are totals for the whole plan.

• beef sirloin steak — 3 lbs

• apricots — 1 lb

• onions — 5

• garlic — 3 heads

• bell peppers — 3

• butternut squash — 1 large

• potatoes — 5 lbs

• tomatoes — 5

• cabbage — 1 head

• fresh thyme — 1 bunch

• fresh rosemary — 1 bunch

• chutney — 1 jar

• soy sauce — 1 bottle

• olive oil — 1 bottle

• butter — 1 lb

• salt — 1 box

• black pepper — 1 jar

• chili powder — 1 jar

• paprika — 1 jar

• cumin — 1 jar

• coriander — 1 jar

• beef broth — 1 carton

• brown sugar — 1 bag

• flour — 1 bag

• rice — 2 lbs

• bread rolls — 10

• frozen peas — 1 bag

• frozen corn — 1 bag

---

Final Notes

Enjoy a week of South African-inspired meals that are both budget-friendly and delicious.