Okay, so, I’ve been trying to get a grip on this whole meal-prepping thing. You know, saving time, eating better, all that jazz. I stumbled upon this “5 Dinners 1 Hour” idea and figured, why not give it a shot? It’s supposed to be this magical system where you bang out five meals in just an hour of prep. Sounds almost too good to be true, right?
First thing I did was grab the “5 Dinners in 1 Hour” PDF. This thing is like the bible of this whole operation. It’s got everything laid out – a grocery list, step-by-step instructions, the whole nine yards. I printed that bad boy out and felt like I was ready to conquer the world, or at least my kitchen.
I hit the grocery store, armed with my list. It’s a pretty straightforward list, nothing too crazy. I picked up about $25 worth of groceries, mainly staples and some fresh produce. The PDF promised some tasty-sounding stuff like Garlic Honey Chicken, Beef Burritos, Chicken Fajitas, and even Hawaiian Chicken. I’m already getting hungry just thinking about it.
Prepping Day
Alright, so prep day rolls around. I cleared my schedule for an hour, put on some music, and got down to business. The PDF is really detailed with the instructions. Following the instructions, I started by chopping up all the veggies – onions, peppers, you name it. Then, I marinated the chicken and beef. They seemed to take the longest, so I figured to just get them started first. The key here is multi-tasking. While the meat is doing its thing, I moved on to the other stuff. I mixed up some sauces and got all the other ingredients portioned out and ready to go.
Honestly, it was a bit of a whirlwind. There’s definitely a rhythm to it. Chop, mix, marinate, repeat. I can see why they say one hour, and one mess. My kitchen looked like a tornado hit it, but everything was prepped. Five meals, all lined up and ready for the week. And you know what? It did take about an hour, give or take a few minutes.
- Garlic Honey Chicken: This one’s easy – just toss the chicken with a homemade garlic honey sauce. I used a large ziploc bag to contain the mess. Simple and yummy.
- Beef Burritos: The beef got seasoned and cooked up, then portioned out into containers with some rice and beans. Burritos are always a hit.
- Chicken Fajitas: Sliced chicken with bell peppers and onions, all seasoned up. I kept the veggies and chicken separate so they wouldn’t get soggy.
- Hawaiian Chicken: This one’s got a sweet and savory vibe with pineapple and some teriyaki action. I made sure to keep the pineapple in its own container to keep things fresh.
The beauty of this whole thing is that once you’ve done the prep, dinner is a breeze during the week. Most of the meals just need to be thrown in the oven or on the stove for a bit, and boom, dinner is served. No more staring into the fridge wondering what to make. It’s all there, ready to go. And my kitchen? Spotless the rest of the week, since all the mess was contained to that one hour of prep. This is a thing that I would really do again next week.
So, yeah, that’s my experience with the “5 Dinners 1 Hour” thing. It’s not just some internet myth. It actually works, and it’s pretty darn convenient. If you’re looking to save some time and still eat well, I’d say give it a try. It’s changed my dinner game, for sure.
