A meat-based lunch is a great way to fuel your body for the rest of the day. It provides protein and other essential nutrients that can help power your productivity. Here are some recipes you should try to prepare for a delicious, nutritious meat-based lunch.

1) Cured Meat

One of the most delicious food items you can ever eat is cured meat. The curing process of meat makes it resist spoilage and also enhances the flavour. In addition, it contains nitrates that are considered to be beneficial for health. Meat curing is the process of preservation, by means of salting, smoking, and/or the addition of chemical preservatives. Cured meat has a shelf life of several months or even years when stored properly in a dark, cool area. It is not difficult to make cured meat. All you need are salt, spices, and meat. However, it is important to know which salt to use since it will affect the meat’s shelf life and nutritional values. The best ones to use are kosher salt and curing salt. You can make different meals using cured meat, such as sandwiches and pizzas.

2) Meatballs

Meatballs are easy to make since they do not require any additional cooking. They can be served on their own or with pasta and sauce. To make meatballs, you will need meat, breadcrumbs or oats, and different spices such as salt and pepper. You only need to mix all the ingredients, roll them into balls and then fry them or put them in the oven. The best thing about making your own meatballs is that you can experiment with the spices you use to make them your own. You can either have spicy or sweet-flavoured meatballs. Your family members will definitely like them.

3) Roast Chicken

A roast is a great way of cooking meat, especially on a Sunday afternoon while watching football with the rest of the family! And we could not leave the roast chicken out of this list because it is also easy to make. This meal requires only a few ingredients; salt, pepper, and oil, plus the chicken itself. You can choose any cooking method you like but oven-roasting gives the best results. All you have to do is rub the chicken with salt and spices, put it in a roasting pan, and roast it. Serve your roasted chicken with vegetables as a side dish.

4) Lasagne

Lasagne is one of the best-loved Italian dishes in the world. It is a rich, hearty dish consisting of pasta and meat (usually minced beef) together with cheese and tomato sauce. While most people use spaghetti for their lasagne, it can also be made using layers of fresh pasta. To prepare this lasagne recipe all you need to do is prepare the meat sauce and white sauce separately. Then, place a layer of pasta in a baking dish, add the meat and white sauces alternately until you finish all the ingredients. Finish it off with your favourite cheeses like cheddar or mozzarella then bake until the cheese browns and serve with garlic bread and green salad.

5) Meat Casserole

A casserole is a one-dish meal, which is cooked slowly. This cheats meal can be prepared in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to three days or frozen for up to six months before cooking it. It usually consists of meat, vegetables, beans, and cheese all cooked together with a little liquid – usually water, stock, or even wine. The casserole is then covered and cooked slowly for a long time, generally at least two hours. It can be served as a starter with salad, bread, and dips but it’s also substantial enough to be served on its own at lunch or dinner.

6) Fish

We couldn’t complete this list without mentioning fish. Fish has many health benefits and it is easy to make, especially baked fish. There are different types of fish for you to choose from – mackerel, salmon, sardines, trout, herring, sea bass, and haddock. After choosing your choice of fish filets or whole fish (which should also be fresh), add salt and pepper, lemon juice if you like it then add some green vegetables such as green beans or carrots. Baking time depends on the size of the fish but you can check if it is done by poking a fork and seeing if the flesh pulls apart easily.

Parents need a hearty, nutritious meal to power themselves and their families through the day. All of the recipes we’ve listed are easy to make and will provide you with all the protein and nutrients you need to stay productive. Whether you choose meatballs, roast chicken, lasagne, or fish for your lunchtime meal, you can be sure that it will fuel you for hours.

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