--- title: Chinese Beef Stir-Fry & Saffron Chicken Meal Prep | Houston description: Chinese beef and onion stir-fry, saffron turmeric baked chicken thighs, paprika lime shrimp skewers, and heirloom tomatoes with butter beans and paneer. canonical: https://personalchefana.com/portfolio/chinese-beef-stir-fry-saffron-chicken-meal-prep-houston/ language: en-US --- Weekly Meal Prep · Houston, TX # Chinese stir-fry and saffron-turmeric roasting alongside two warm grain-free salads **Date:** June 30, 2026 **Service:** Weekly Meal Prep **Prep Time:** 6 hours **Dishes:** 10 ![Grapefruit segments sit among baby greens with red kidney beans and dried cranberries in a wide fluted bowl.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/grapefruit-kidney-bean-salad.jpg) ![Cilantro brown rice, saffron turmeric chicken and seared paneer over heirloom tomatoes fill the middle of the counter.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/saffron-chicken-fajita-peppers-paneer.jpg) ![Bamboo skewers hold paprika lime shrimp turned deep orange, cilantro over the top and lime wedges alongside.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/paprika-lime-shrimp-skewers.jpg) What We Prepared ## Complete Menu Weekly Meal Prep · June 30, 2026 Proteins Chinese Beef & onion stir fry Saffron turmeric baked chicken thighs Paprika lime shrimp skewers Veg protein: black lentils, grapes, roasted sweet potatoes warm salad Salads Supergreens, grapefruit, kidney beans, feta, almonds salad with lemon mustard dressing Starchy Sides Cilantro brown rice Vegetables Fajita-style bell peppers & onions Heirloom tomatoes & butter beans with paneer cheese Garlic butter stir fried mixed mushrooms with bok choy Parmesan baked acorn squash Created by Chef Ana ## Photo Gallery ![Grapefruit segments sit among baby greens with red kidney beans and dried cranberries in a wide fluted bowl.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/grapefruit-kidney-bean-salad.jpg) Feta and sliced almonds travel apart so the leaves stay dry until the lemon mustard dressing goes on. ![Cilantro brown rice, saffron turmeric chicken and seared paneer over heirloom tomatoes fill the middle of the counter.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/saffron-chicken-fajita-peppers-paneer.jpg) Cilantro brown rice, saffron turmeric chicken and seared paneer over heirloom tomatoes fill the middle of the counter. ![Bamboo skewers hold paprika lime shrimp turned deep orange, cilantro over the top and lime wedges alongside.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/paprika-lime-shrimp-skewers.jpg) Skewered raw and cooked on the stick, so the shrimp stay straight instead of curling tight. ![Paprika lime shrimp skewers anchor one corner of the counter, saffron chicken and Chinese beef filling the rest.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/chinese-beef-shrimp-skewers-squash.jpg) Sixteen dishes for the week, with the feta, almonds and dressings kept in their own small bowls. ![Acorn squash rings baked under shredded Parmesan, dark green rims still holding their shape, parsley scattered over.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/parmesan-baked-acorn-squash.jpg) Acorn squash rings baked under shredded Parmesan, dark green rims still holding their shape, parsley scattered over. ![Seared paneer planks rest on thick heirloom tomato slices, dusted with paprika and scattered with sliced scallion.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/paneer-heirloom-tomatoes-scallion.jpg) The paneer hits a dry hot pan first so it colours without leaking water onto the tomatoes. ![Turmeric stains the sauce around baked chicken thighs, lemon wheels laid on top under a heap of parsley.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/saffron-turmeric-baked-chicken-thighs.jpg) Turmeric stains the sauce around baked chicken thighs, lemon wheels laid on top under a heap of parsley. ![Pumpkin seeds and mint scatter across black lentils, roasted sweet potato cubes and halved red grapes on arugula.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/jun30/black-lentil-sweet-potato-salad.jpg) Pumpkin seeds and mint scatter across black lentils, roasted sweet potato cubes and halved red grapes on arugula. Chef Ana's Perspective ## Chef's Notes The Chinese beef and onion stir fry gets the hottest pan of the day. Thin slices go in over high heat in two batches, so the meat sears instead of steaming, and the onions come back only at the end while the sauce reduces onto the beef. The garlic butter stir fried mushrooms with bok choy work the opposite way: mushrooms cooked down slowly until they give up their water and start to brown, then bok choy stems for two minutes and the leaves for thirty seconds. Same pan, two completely different heats. **Read the full notes** Heirloom tomatoes are worth buying at the end of June and not much before it, which is the only reason the heirloom tomatoes and butter beans with paneer cheese is on the list this week. I sliced them thick, seasoned them, and let the hot paneer do the cooking, so the tomatoes are barely warmed through. The black lentils, grapes and roasted sweet potato salad came off the same market run, and the grapes were firm enough to halve without collapsing. Sourcing decides half of what gets written on a menu. Two things travel separately here for allergy reasons. The feta and the sliced almonds for the supergreens, grapefruit and kidney bean salad are in their own dishes, so anyone avoiding dairy or nuts can build the salad without them and still use the lemon mustard dressing. The paprika lime shrimp skewers are the only shellfish on this menu and they sit at one end of the shelf, away from everything else. The Chinese beef, the cilantro brown rice and the fajita-style peppers and onions are clear of all three. Reheat the saffron turmeric baked chicken thighs in their own sauce, covered, 15 minutes at 350°F. That sauce is what keeps the thighs from drying out, and it thickens a little on the second pass. The Parmesan baked acorn squash wants the opposite treatment, 8 minutes at 400°F uncovered, so the cheese crisps again rather than sweating. Chef Ana Related sessions ## More Skewer Menus - July 6, 2026 **[Herbed Halibut Filet & Teriyaki Chicken Meal Prep](/portfolio/crispy-herbed-halibut-teriyaki-chicken-meal-prep-houston/)** 9 menu items - June 23, 2026 **[Apricot Mustard Chicken & Shrimp Scampi Meal Prep](/portfolio/apricot-mustard-chicken-shrimp-scampi-meal-prep-houston/)** 14 menu items - June 23, 2026 **[Beef Chakhohbili Stew & Spanish Shrimp and Octopus Meal Prep](/portfolio/beef-chakhohbili-shrimp-octopus-meal-prep-houston/)** 10 menu items - July 8, 2026 **[Chicken Bacon Skewers & Beef Chakhohbili Stew Meal Prep](/portfolio/beef-chakhohbili-chicken-bacon-skewers-meal-prep-spring/)** 7 menu items ### Ready for Your Custom Meal Prep? Let Chef Ana prepare a week of delicious, healthy meals tailored to your preferences. Fresh ingredients, bold flavors, delivered to your kitchen. 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