The 2-Hour Sunday Meal Prep That Saves $200/Month

The Problem

Tuesday 6 PM: you're tired, fridge is empty, so you order DoorDash — $25. This happens 3-4 times a week.

The Hack

Every Sunday: start rice cooker (20 min hands-off). Season chicken thighs, oven 400°F (25 min). Chop and roast vegetables (20 min). Brown ground turkey (15 min). Hard-boil eggs (12 min). Portion into 12-15 containers.

Why It Works

Mix-and-match components create variety without cooking every day. Chicken + rice + broccoli = dinner. Turkey + sweet potato + spinach = lunch. Total grocery cost: ~$28 for 15 meals.

Pro Tips

• Use different seasonings per protein for variety — taco, Italian, Asian
• Glass containers reheat better and don't stain
• Freeze 5 meals if you won't eat them by Wednesday
• Add fresh elements at mealtime: avocado, hot sauce, herbs, lemon