Looking for a complete list of healthy muscle-building recipes for men? If you’re a bodybuilder and looking to take your muscle growth and performance to the next level, then you need to start focusing on healthy nutrition.

Being able to craft delicious meals that are tailored for maximum muscle-building — while also optimizing fat burn — is essential in order to reach your full potential as a bodybuilder.

However, when it comes to eating animal foods, I can’t stress it enough “go pasture-raised for health reasons”. It’s also humane!

The Nutritional Benefits of Pasture-Raised Meat

Do you want to eat healthier meat? Eat meat from animals that graze on pastures. According to an independent study by Hampshire College Farm, animals raised on pastures produce nutritionally superior meat, milk, and eggs compared to those fed with grain.

The study found that beef from cattle that graze and forage their entire lives are higher in essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. Pasture-raised chicken also contains 50% more vitamin A compared to conventionally raised chicken, which is important for vision, immune system strength, skin health, and more.

Lucky for you, I have compiled my favorite recipes which utilize these pasture-raised wholesome ingredients packed with protein, complex carbs, and essential vitamins & minerals – all of which can help fuel intense workouts and contribute to soar your gains! So read on if you’re ready for serious results from creating the best muscle-building recipes out there!

breakfast Foods

Eggs Dishes

Traditional Over Easy Bacon & Eggs with Sour Dough Toast

Start your day off with this delicious over-easy fried egg recipe with bacon and sourdough toast on the side.

Ingredients:

• 4 strips of bacon (pasture raised)
• 1 tablespoon grass-fed butter
• 4 large pastured eggs
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 4 slices of sourdough bread, lightly toasted

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 4 stips of whole bacon. Cook for 5 minutes or until crispy. Transfer the bacon onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain, then set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in the pan and lower the heat to low.
2. Carefully crack each egg into the pan one by one and cook until just set. Season with salt & pepper – cook for about 3 minutes on 1st side. Flip and cook for an additional minute. The yolk should be soft in the middle. remove and put on a plate. Toast four slices of sourdough bread in a toaster or under the broiler if desired. Serve the 4 over easy eggs with crispy bacon and sourdough toast, and additional salt & pepper if desired, and enjoy!

Boild Egg Avocado Toast

Enjoy a flavorful and protein-packed High Protein Breakfast with Hardboiled Eggs, Avocado, Green Salsa, and Sourdough Toast recipe with this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 hard-boiled pastured eggs
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
• 2 tablespoons green salsa
• 2 slices of sourdough toast
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:

1. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and cut them into thin slices.
2. Place the sliced eggs in a bowl, add in the diced avocado and green salsa, season with salt and pepper to taste, and stir gently to combine.
3. Toast the sourdough slices in a toaster or over an open flame until lightly browned.
4. Serve the egg-avocado mixture over the toasted sourdough slices! Enjoy!

Sausage Scramble With A Bagel

Enjoy a flavorful and hearty Scrambled Eggs, Sausage, and Bagel recipe with this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 large pastured eggs
• 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter
• 4 cooked breakfast sausage (grass-fed) links, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese (optional)
• 2 plain bagels

Instructions:

1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add in the butter. Once melted, add in the cooked sausage and cook for 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Beat the eggs in a small bowl until just blended. If desired, add in the cheese and stir to combine.
3. Return the skillet to medium heat and lightly grease with additional butter if needed. Once hot, pour in the egg mixture and let it cook for 1 minute.
4. After one minute, add in the cooked sausage pieces and stir gently to combine with eggs. Cover the skillet and let cook for 3 minutes or until eggs are cooked through but still moist.
5. When done, serve scrambled eggs with sausages on top & toast one of the bagels on the side! Enjoy!

Cheesy Tater Omelet

Enjoy a flavorful and protein-packed Cheese Omelet with Crispy Hash Browns and Toast recipe with this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 large pastured eggs
• 1/4 cup of shredded cheese
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, basil)
• 2 cups of diced potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 slices of toast

Instructions:

1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add in the olive oil. Once hot, add in the potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 8 minutes or until crispy. Remove from pan and set aside.
2. Beat the eggs in a small bowl until just blended. Add in the cheese and herbs and stir to combine.
3. Return the skillet to medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter if needed. Once hot, pour in the egg mixture and let it cook for 1 minute.
4. After one minute, add in the crispy hash browns and press them down into the egg mixture. Cover the skillet and let cook for 3 minutes or until the eggs are cooked through.
5. When done, fold the omelet over itself onto a plate & serve with toast on the side! Enjoy!

Protein Pancakes

Oatmeal Pancakes

Enjoy a flavorful and protein-packed Pancake recipe with this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup (90g) oats
• 2 scoops of levels grass-fed protein powder
• 2 large eggs
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup (60ml) unsweetened coconut milk

Instructions:

1. In a blender, blend the oats until it turns into a coarse flour-like consistency.
2. Add in the protein powder, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, and coconut milk, and blend until smooth.
3. Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter. Once hot, pour ¼ cup of batter onto the pan and spread it out to form a circle or desired shape.
4. Cook for 3 minutes on one side until bubbling. Then flip it over and cook for another minute or two until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with your favorite toppings like fresh fruit, nut butter, yogurt or syrup! Enjoy!

High Protein Oatmeal

Protein-Packed Choco Banana Oatmeal

Power up your morning with this high-protein oatmeal breakfast featuring chocolate protein powder and bananas.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of Levels grass-fed protein powder
• 2 cups oats
• 2 medium-sized bananas, sliced
• 4 cups of pastured milk or (Lactaid or equivalent)
• Sweeten to taste with Stevia

Instructions:

1. Begin by combining the two cups of oats, one scoop of chocolate protein powder and four cups of water or milk in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir intermittently until the ingredients come to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3-4 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the oatmeal is creamy. 2. Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and top with sliced banana for garnish. Sweeten to taste with Stevia, enjoy!

Protein-Packed Strawberries & Cream Oatmeal

Get an energy boost with this high-protein oatmeal featuring vanilla protein powder, strawberries, and stevia.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of levels grass-fed vanilla protein powder
• 2 cups oats
• 4 cups of pastured milk or (Lactaid or equivalent)
• 10 strawberries, sliced
• 1-2 teaspoons stevia

Instructions:

1. Begin by combining the two cups of oats, one scoop of vanilla protein powder, and four cups of milk or Lactaid in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir intermittently until the ingredients come to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3-4 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the oatmeal is creamy. 2. Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and top with sliced strawberry garnish and sprinkle with stevia if desired. Enjoy!

Protein Packed Cinnamon Raisin Nut Oatmeal

Start your day right with this high-protein oatmeal featuring vanilla protein powder, cinnamon raisins, and pecans sweetened with stevia.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of levels grass-fed vanilla protein powder
• 2 cups oats
• 1/4 cup cinnamon raisins
• 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoon stevia
• 4 cups of pastured milk or (Lactaid or equivalent)

Instructions:

1. Begin by combining the two cups of oats, one scoop of vanilla protein powder, one teaspoon of stevia, and four cups of milk or Lactaid in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir intermittently until the ingredients come to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3-4 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the oatmeal is creamy. 2. Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and top with cinnamon raisins and chopped pecans for garnish. Enjoy!

Protein Packed Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal

Indulge in this decadent and nutritious high-protein oatmeal featuring chocolate peanut butter protein powder, peanut butter, stevia chocolate chips, peanuts, and stevia.

Ingredients:

• 1 scoop of Levels grass-fed chocolate peanut butter protein powder
• 2 cups oats
• 2 tablespoons of creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons of unsalted peanuts
• 1 teaspoon stevia
• 4 tablespoons of stevia-sweetened chocolate chips (optional)
• 4 cups of pastured milk or (Lactaid or equivalent)

Instructions:

1. Begin by combining the two cups of oats, one scoop of chocolate peanut butter protein powder, two tablespoons of creamy peanut butter, one teaspoon of stevia, four tablespoons of stevia-sweetened chocolate chips (optional), and four cups of water or milk in a saucepan over low to medium heat. Stir intermittently until the ingredients come to a slow boil, then reduce the heat to low and cook for another 3-4 minutes until all the liquid is absorbed and the oatmeal is creamy. 2. Divide the oatmeal into two bowls and top with peanuts for garnish. Enjoy!

1 Pot Meals

Pasta

Cheesy Beef Or Chicken Pasta

Enhance your mealtime with this delicious cheesy 1-pot meal made with pasta, chuck roast or chicken thighs, and flavorful herbs!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless (pasture Raised) chuck roast or chicken thighs, cubed
• 2 yellow onions, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups uncooked small pasta (like penne or rotini)
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 4 cups beef or chicken broth or stock
• 1 cup shredded cheese of your choice (mozzarella, cheddar, etc.)

Instructions:

1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the cubed chuck roast and cook for 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Stir in the onion, garlic, and pasta then season with oregano, smoked paprika, and salt & pepper to taste. Pour in the beef broth then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low then cover and simmer for up to 25 minutes or until pasta is cooked through and the meat is tender. Stir in the shredded cheese of your choice before serving then garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm! Enjoy!

Potatoes

Pot Roast Chichen or Beef Potatoes

Enjoy a comforting 1 pot meal with potatoes, chicken thighs, OR chuck roast and fragrant herbs with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds boneless pastured chicken thighs or chuck roast, cubed
• 2 yellow onions, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups baby potatoes, quartered
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups beef or chicken bone broth
• ¼ cup fresh thyme leaves
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the cubed chicken thighs OR chuck roast cubed and cook for 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Stir in the onion, garlic, and potatoes then season with oregano, smoked paprika, and salt & pepper to taste. Pour in the beef or chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low then cover the pot and simmer for up to 1 hour or until vegetables are cooked through and the chicken is tender. Add thyme leaves for an added boost of flavor before serving then garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm! Enjoy!

Rice

Chicken & Rice

Treat yourself to this easy, high-protein chicken and rice recipe made with bone broth for an added boost of flavor!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds pastured dark meat chicken, cubed
• 2 yellow onions, diced
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 ½ cups uncooked long-grain white or brown rice
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 cups bone broth
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil until hot. Add the cubed chicken and cook for 5 minutes or until browned on all sides. Stir in the onion, garlic, and rice then season with oregano, smoked paprika, and salt & pepper to taste. Pour in the bone broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce heat to low then cover the pot and simmer for up to 40 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and the chicken is tender. Fluff with a fork before serving then garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm! Enjoy!

Beefy Rice

Enjoy a deliciously savory and high-protein beefy rice recipe with bone broth with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground beef (pasture raised)
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• 4 cups beef bone broth or stock
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook ground beef until it’s browned. Add the onions and garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes or until the onions are softened.
2. Add the rice and stir to combine. Pour in the bone broth and bring to a boil then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Fluff with a fork before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve warm! Enjoy!

Soups And Stews

High Protein Traditional Style Gumbo

Enjoy a delicious and healthy spicy chicken and sausage gumbo with rice and bone broth with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons avocado oil
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 pound Andouille sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 stalks of celery, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 4 cups chicken bone broth
• 2 tablespoons cajun seasoning blend
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the avocado oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chicken and sausage and cook until lightly browned. Then add the onions, garlic, celery, and green bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in the chicken bone broth, cajun seasoning blend, bay leaves, and rice then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low then cover the pot and simmer for 18 minutes or until rice is cooked through. Remove bay leaves before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings (sliced scallions or sour cream). Enjoy!

High Protein Vegetable Beef Soup (With Bone Broth)

Enjoy a delicious and healthy vegetable beef soup loaded with high protein from beef bone broth and potatoes with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground beef
• 8 cups beef bone broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
• 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
• 3 stalks celery, sliced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ground beef and cook until the beef has lightly browned.
2. Add the beef bone broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano leaves, basil leaves, potatoes, carrots, and celery to the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
3. Once vegetables are tender season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings (shredded cheese or sour cream). Enjoy!

High Protein Chicken Noodle Soup (with Bone Broth)

Enjoy a delicious and healthy chicken noodle soup loaded with high protein from bone broth with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 boneless skinless pastured chicken breasts (about 2 pounds)
• 8 cups bone broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
• 8 ounces egg noodles
• Salt and pepper to taste

Ingredients:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the chicken breasts, bone broth, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano leaves, and basil leaves to the pot. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
3. Once the chicken is cooked through, remove it from the pot using a slotted spoon and set it aside on a plate or cutting board. Use two forks to shred chicken into bite-sized pieces before returning it back to the pot.
4. Stir in the egg noodles and cook for another 10 minutes or until noodles are al dente. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream etc.) Enjoy!

High Protein Cheddar Bean Chili

Enjoy a delicious and healthy chili loaded with high protein and cheddar cheese with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds ground turkey, beef, or bison (pasture raised)
• 1 can (15 ounces) of kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 14 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes with green chili peppers
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup natural shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground turkey and start to break apart with a spatula or spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the kidney beans, black beans, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes or until flavors are blended together nicely.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Sprinkle the top of the chili with shredded cheese before serving warm with your favorite toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, avocados etc.) Enjoy!

High Protein No-Bean Chili

Enjoy a delicious and healthy chili that is full of high protein and no beans with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds of ground turkey, beef, or bison (pasture raised)
• 14 ounces diced fire-roasted tomatoes with green chili peppers
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons cumin powder
• Dash of cayenne pepper (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the ground turkey and start to break apart with a spatula or spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, chili powder, cumin powder and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes or until flavors are blended together nicely.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste if needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings (shredded cheese, sour cream, avocados etc.) Enjoy!

3 Course meals

Chicken

Easy BBQ Chicken

Enjoy a flavorful and healthy BBQ Skinless Bone-In Chicken recipe with this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in pastured chicken thighs, skin removed
• 1 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Garlic Powder

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange the chicken thighs on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. 3. Spread the BBQ sauce over each chicken thigh making sure to coat both sides evenly. 4. Bake for 40 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Enjoy!

Crab Style Chicken Thighs

Enjoy an easy and flavorful Old Bay Skinless Chicken Thigh recipe with this simple recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons old bay seasoning
• 4 skinless pastured chicken thighs (pasture raised)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place the chicken thighs in a shallow bowl or dish and sprinkle with the old bay seasoning, followed by the olive oil. Massage it into the chicken thighs until evenly coated. 3. Transfer the chicken thighs to a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake for about 30 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). 4. Once done cooking, let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Whole Roasted Chicken

Make an easy, one-pan-roasted whole chicken with this delicious recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken (pasture raised)
• 2 tablespoons grass-fed butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease a roasting pan or baking dish with the butter and place the entire chicken inside. Sprinkle garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper all over the top of it. 3. Roast for about 80 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and skin is golden brown in color. 4. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast

Enjoy a healthy and delicious version of Parmesan-crusted chicken breast with this easy recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pasture raised)
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Place the two chicken breasts on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle each with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and ¼ cup of the grated parmesan cheese evenly over them. 3. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). 4. Once done cooking, let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Meat Loaf

Healthy Traditional Meatloaf

Make a healthier version of classic meatloaf with this healthy meatloaf recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef or turkey (pasture raised)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup oatmeal
• ¼ cup diced onion
• ¾ cup diced bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef (or turkey), two eggs, one cup of oatmeal, ¼ cup of diced onion, ¾ cup of diced bell pepper, one teaspoon garlic powder, and one tablespoon tomato paste. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly distributed and the mixture is slightly sticky. 3. Grease an 8×8 inch baking dish and transfer the mixture into it. Use your hands to shape into the shape of a loaf and spread out evenly in the dish. 4. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F). Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

Steak

The Savory Ribeye

Enjoy a delicious and healthy ribeye steak recipe with black pepper, coriander and Himalayan pink salt with this easy recipe!

Ingredients:

• 2x 8-ounce ribeye steaks (pasture raised)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon coriander powder
• 2 teaspoons Himalayan pink salt

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub the steaks with olive oil, black pepper, coriander powder and Himalayan pink salt then set aside.
2. Heat a large cast iron skillet over high heat until it’s very hot. Add the steaks and sear for 2 minutes on each side.
3. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and roast for 9 minutes or until steaks reach desired degree of doneness (140°F/60°C for medium rare). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with your favorite sides (mashed potatoes or steamed veggies). Enjoy!

sides

Chicken Garlic & Herb Rice

Simple Chicken-Flavored Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash garlic herb seasoning blend
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
• 3 cups chicken bone broth
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules

Instructions:

1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the Mr. Dash garlic herb seasoning blend and black pepper.
2. Add the dry rice to the pan and stir to coat with the vegetables and seasonings. Pour in the chicken bone broth, along with the chicken bouillon granules, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 20 minutes or until all liquid is absorbed.
3. Remove from heat before serving warm. Enjoy!

Hot Sandwhiches & Subs

Burgers

Pasture Raised Beef Burger

Make the most delicious and healthy burger ever with this easy and tasty pasture-raised burger recipe!

Ingredients:

• 1 pound ground pasture-raised beef
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns
• Toppings of choice (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, etc.)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, oregano, garlic powder and salt. Mix together until just combined.
2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Form four equal-sized patties with the beef mixture. Place the burgers into the skillet and cook for 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until desired doneness is reached.
4. Toast the buns briefly in a toaster oven or on the skillet.
5. Place each patty onto a bun along with your desired toppings and serve immediately! Enjoy!

Subs

Cheese Steak Sub

Enjoy a flavorful Cheesesteak Recipe with Sauteed Onions and Mushrooms for a delicious and healthy meal!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb sirloin steak, thinly sliced (pasture raised)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 5 ounces mushrooms, chopped
• 8 slices of provolone cheese
• 2 hoagie rolls or buns

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté for about 4 minutes until lightly browned.
2. Add the mushrooms and continue to sauté for another 3 minutes.
3. Push the onion and mushroom mixture to one side of the skillet and add in the steak slices. Cook for 3 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is reached.
4. Place two provolone slices onto each hoagie roll/bun and then top each with steak, onions, and mushrooms. Serve warm!

Meatball Sub

Enjoy a flavorful and protein-packed High Protein Meatball Sub recipe with Sauteed Onions and Peppers for an easy and delicious meal!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef (pasture raised)
• ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 large bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 6 hoagie buns or rolls

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, onion powder, salt and pepper until fully combined. Using your hands or a spoon, form the mixture into 8 meatballs.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers and sauté for about 4 minutes until lightly browned. Push the vegetables to one side of the skillet and add in the meatballs. Cook for 10 minutes on each side, or until desired doneness is reached.
4. Place two slices of provolone cheese onto each hoagie bun/roll and top them with two cooked meatballs each plus some of the sautéed vegetables. Serve warm!

Sandwiches

Enjoy this flavorful and protein-packed Grilled Chicken Sandwich from Scratch with Pickles, Lettuce, and Tomatoes for an easy and delicious meal!

Ingredients:

• 4 ounces grilled chicken, thinly sliced (pasture raised)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 slices of sourdough bread
• 2 tablespoons olive oil mayonnaise
• 4 slices of dill pickles
• ¼ cup diced tomatoes
• 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Preheat a grill pan or large skillet over medium heat. Brush chicken with olive oil, sprinkle with black pepper and cook for about 5 minutes. Flip the chicken and cook for another 3 minutes or until cooked through. Set aside.
2. Toast two slices of sourdough bread for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
3. Spread the mayonnaise mixture onto one slice of toast and top with the grilled chicken slices, pickles, tomato, and lettuce and the second piece of toast.
4. Slice in half if desired and enjoy!

Cold Sandwhiches & Subs

Subs

Classic Italian Coldcut

Enjoy this delicious and healthy Italian Cold Cut Sandwich with Salami, Prosciutto, and Capicola for a quick and easy meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 slices thin cut salami
• 4 slices thin cut prosciutto
• 4 slices capicola
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
• 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Toast two slices of whole wheat bread for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Spread the olive oil onto one slice of toast and top with the salami, prosciutto, capicola, roasted red peppers and lettuce leaves. Top with the second piece of toast.
3. Slice in half if desired and enjoy!

sandwiches

Turkey Holiday

Enjoy this delicious and unique, healthy Turkey and Cheddar Sandwich with Cranberry Relish for a quick and easy meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 slices thin-cut turkey breast
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons cranberry relish
• 2 lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Toast two slices of whole wheat bread for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Spread the olive oil onto one slice of toast and top with the turkey, cheddar cheese, cranberry relish, and lettuce leaves. Top with the second piece of toast.
3. Slice in half if desired and enjoy!

Classic Roast Beef

Enjoy this delicious and unique, healthy Roast Beef Sandwich with Horseradish and Swiss Cheese for a quick and easy meal!

Ingredients:

• 2 slices whole wheat bread
• 4 slices thin cut roast beef
• 4 tablespoons horseradish sauce
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 lettuce leaves

Instructions:

1. Toast two slices of whole wheat bread for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Spread the olive oil onto one slice of toast and top with the roast beef, horseradish sauce, Swiss cheese, and lettuce leaf. Top with the second piece of toast.
3. Slice in half if desired and enjoy!

Conclusion

In conclusion, incorporating high-protein muscle-building recipes into your diet can be beneficial for those looking to build muscle and maintain a healthy lifestyle. By utilizing pasture-raised healthy meats in these recipes, you can further enhance the nutritional benefits of your meals.

Remember, independent studies have shown that meat from grass-fed animals is nutritionally superior to conventionally raised meat and contains higher levels of essential nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E. Additionally, pasture-raised meat is lower in fat and calories compared to feedlot-raised meat.

By choosing pasture-raised meats for your high-protein muscle-building recipes, you are not only fueling your body with nutrient-dense food but also supporting sustainable farming practices that prioritize animal welfare and environmental conservation.

So whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or just looking for a healthier alternative to conventional meats, incorporating pasture-raised healthy meats into your high-protein muscle-building recipes is definitely worth considering.