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Meal Plan and Emeals: Paleo Flank Steak with Balsamic-Sweet Potato Sauce


Our meal plan and shopping for the week was done Sunday morning before an afternoon of work and basketball.  I was running on fumes through the weekend.  My work schedule has been too packed.  To date I have worked the last 13 of 15 days and that's only because yesterday I decided not to work after a doctors appointment.

I can definitely feel the tension when I over schedule and as a result I had an OFF weekend of eating paleo.  At first I was just letting myself slide on Friday but then the weekend got away from me.  Monday it was back to 100% Paleo.

Our meal plan this week is all Emeals recipes for the week.  I'm excited to share recipes with you including this one: Emeals Paleo Flank Steak with Balsamic Sweet Potato Sauce.  I loved this one for the salad more than anything.  I can give or take Arugula on most days but there is something about the peppery taste of arugula combined with the sweetness of the apple and bitterness of the dressing that did cartwheels in my mouth.  I couldn't wait to have this salad for lunch leftovers and it was REALLY good.  The only things I could think to kick it up a notch is to add some bacon.

Paleo Flank Steak with Balsamic Sweet potato sauce and Arugula apple salad

Monday's Meal Plan:
Monday: Paleo Flank Steak with Arugula Apple Salad
Tuesday: Skillet sausages and peppers with cauli/broccoli "rice"
Wednesday: Texas Chili with sweet potato fries and avocado sauce
Thursday: Pan Fried Rosemary Pork Chops with Roasted brussel sprouts and carrots
Friday: Lemon Rosemary Chicken thighs with roasted butternut squash

I'm excited about our meal plan this week.  Lots of good eating going on in the Smith House!

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