Description

Part 4 of the Best Meal Prep Recipes of 2024 is here—and this one’s a crowd favorite! Think rich, creamy mac loaded with beefy Philly cheesesteak flavor. It’s cheesy, hearty, and surprisingly high in protein. Whether you’re meal prepping for the week or craving something cozy, this dish checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

Scale

800g raw beef mince (topside/top round)

20g butter (grass-fed or lighter)

1 tbsp minced garlic

100g chopped white onion

75g each of red, green, and yellow bell peppers

1.5 tsp each: salt, black pepper

1.5 tsp paprika, 1 tsp chili flakes

140g light cream cheese (Philadelphia)

50g shredded mozzarella

3–4 light cheese slices (19g each)

125ml reserved pasta water

240g uncooked macaroni (~560g cooked)

Fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

Cook macaroni and save 125ml pasta water.

Sauté onion, garlic, and peppers in butter until softened.

Add beef and cook until browned. Season well.

Stir in cream cheese, mozzarella, cheese slices, and pasta water. Mix until creamy.

Fold in cooked macaroni. Heat through and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Bold flavor, rich texture, and the kind of protein-packed comfort that keeps you full and fueled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

Calories: 546 per serving
Fat: 11g per serving
Carbohydrates: 48g per serving
Protein: 62g per serving