<p>Jef Nelson is the owner and coach at Shogun Fitness in Seattle.</p>

Jef Nelson

<p>Wanna batch cook a week’s worth of tasty lunches? Ready whenever the midday meal craving hits, this prep-ahead delight from Jef Nelson of Seattle’s Shogun Fitness gets the job done and then some. The recipe follows Nelson’s <a href="https://www.chefsteps.com/guides-tools/balanced-meal-planning-with-jef-nelson-of-shogun-fitness">formula for winning meals</a>: lean protein + complex carbs + fibrous veggies, and a wee bit of fat. A hit of heat—here we top the beef with fresh chili pepper—adds a little flair and intrigue, inspiring you to stay on track all week long.</p>