3-Day Dinner Meal Plan | Easy, Healthy & Kid-Approved

Busy nights? We’ve got your back.

This 3-day meal plan uses our pasture-raised chicken, forest-raised pork, and grass-fed beef to keep dinners simple, healthy, and kid-friendly.

Plus, there’s a plan for the leftovers—because we know lunch needs to be easy too.

Day 1: Crispy Chicken Thighs with Roasted Veggies and Rice

Ingredients:

• 4 pasture-raised chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 lb mixed veggies (carrots, broccoli, green beans)
• 3 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or cauliflower rice)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. Pat chicken thighs dry and rub with 1 tbsp olive oil. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Toss veggies with the remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
4. Place chicken on a separate baking sheet (skin side up for crispiness). Roast both for about 30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
5. Serve chicken with veggies and rice.

Leftover Tip: Pack leftover chicken, veggies, and rice in containers. Add a squeeze of lemon or a dollop of your favorite sauce for a tasty rice bowl lunch.

Day 2: Pork Sausage and Veggie Skillet

Ingredients:

• 1 lb forest-raised pork sausage (any flavor, but it's best with Italian or Bratwurst)
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 zucchini, sliced into half-moons
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 large sweet potatoes, diced and roasted

Instructions:

1. Roast sweet potatoes: Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss diced sweet potatoes with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
2. While sweet potatoes roast, cook sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned (about 8-10 minutes).
3. Add veggies to the skillet and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Serve sausage and veggies over roasted sweet potatoes.

Leftover Tip: Turn it into a breakfast hash! Reheat sausage and veggies in a skillet, crack an egg on top, and cook until set.

Day 3: Beef Tacos with All the Fixings

Ingredients:

• 1 lb grass-fed ground beef
• 2 tbsp Taco'Bout Tasty Taco Spice Blend
• 1/4 cup water
• 8 small tortillas (or use lettuce wraps for low-carb) - click here to learn how to make your own
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 cup shredded lettuce
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup salsa
• Optional sides: tortilla chips, guacamole, or fresh fruit

Instructions:

1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef. Drain excess grease if necessary.
2. Stir in taco seasoning and water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the beef is coated and flavorful.
3. Set up a taco bar with warmed tortillas and all your favorite toppings. Let the family build their own tacos.
4. Serve with chips, guac, or fruit for a fun side.

Leftover Tip: Toss leftover taco meat and toppings over a bed of greens for a quick taco salad. Squeeze lime juice on top for a fresh kick.

These meals are easy, kid-approved, and perfect for busy families. Plus, they use wholesome, pasture-raised meats that make you feel good about what you’re serving.

Which meal will you try first? Don’t forget—you can stock up on all these cuts from Edwards Family Farms!