--- title: Medium-rare Ribeye & Tuscan-style Beef Meatballs Meal Prep | Houston description: Weekly personal chef meal prep in Houston, featuring Medium-rare Rosemary Ribeye and Tuscan-style Beef Meatballs. View the full menu and gallery by Chef Ana. canonical: https://personalchefana.com/portfolio/medium-rosemary-ribeye-mild-tuscan-beef-meatballs-tomato-meal-prep-houston/ language: en-US --- Weekly Meal Prep · [Houston, TX](/personal-chef/houston/) # Italian and Mediterranean meal prep with rosemary ribeye, tomato basil meatballs and baked egg breakfasts **Date:** September 23, 2026 **Service:** Weekly Meal Prep **Prep Time:** 5 hours **Dishes:** 9 ![Red and yellow tomatoes dot mozzarella-covered asparagus beside green beans scattered with sliced almonds.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/mozzarella-asparagus-almond-green-beans.jpg) ![Strawberries, blueberries and pecans fill leafy salads beside rosemary ribeye slices with pink centers and almond-topped beans.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/rosemary-ribeye-berry-salad.jpg) ![Blueberry pancake portions sit above seared zucchini rounds topped with crumbled feta, chopped herbs and pine nuts.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/blueberry-pancake-seared-zucchini.jpg) What We Prepared ## Complete Menu Weekly Meal Prep · September 23, 2026 Proteins Medium-Rare Rosemary Garlic Ribeye with Mild Chimichurri Tuscan-Style Beef Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce Smoked Gouda, Spinach & Chicken Sausage Baked Eggs Lemon Garlic Parmesan Boneless Baked Chicken Thighs Salads Fresh Arugula & Mixed Berries Salad with Pecans & Feta Sweets Carnivore-Friendly Blueberry Pancake Bowl Vegetables Mediterranean Pan Seared Zucchini with Feta and Basil Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes Baked Asparagus Charred Green Beans Almondine Created by Chef Ana ## Photo Gallery ![Red and yellow tomatoes dot mozzarella-covered asparagus beside green beans scattered with sliced almonds.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/mozzarella-asparagus-almond-green-beans.jpg) Red and yellow tomatoes dot mozzarella-covered asparagus beside green beans scattered with sliced almonds. ![Strawberries, blueberries and pecans fill leafy salads beside rosemary ribeye slices with pink centers and almond-topped beans.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/rosemary-ribeye-berry-salad.jpg) Strawberries, blueberries and pecans fill leafy salads beside rosemary ribeye slices with pink centers and almond-topped beans. ![Blueberry pancake portions sit above seared zucchini rounds topped with crumbled feta, chopped herbs and pine nuts.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/blueberry-pancake-seared-zucchini.jpg) Blueberry pancake portions sit above seared zucchini rounds topped with crumbled feta, chopped herbs and pine nuts. ![Golden Parmesan chicken thighs sit beside basil-topped beef meatballs in tomato sauce and cheese-covered baked eggs.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/beef-meatballs-parmesan-chicken-thighs.jpg) Golden Parmesan chicken thighs sit beside basil-topped beef meatballs in tomato sauce and cheese-covered baked eggs. ![Smoked Gouda baked eggs have bright orange yolks, melted cheese and spinach leaves, with tomato-coated meatballs alongside.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/gouda-spinach-baked-eggs.jpg) Smoked Gouda baked eggs have bright orange yolks, melted cheese and spinach leaves, with tomato-coated meatballs alongside. ![Fresh basil leaves top Tuscan-style beef meatballs in thick tomato sauce, with browned surfaces visible above the sauce.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/tuscan-beef-meatballs-tomato-sauce.jpg) Fresh basil leaves top Tuscan-style beef meatballs in thick tomato sauce, with browned surfaces visible above the sauce. ![Refrigerated beef meatballs and rosemary ribeye sit in labeled black trays beside stacked sauce portions with colored lids.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/beef-meatballs-rosemary-ribeye.jpg) Refrigerated beef meatballs and rosemary ribeye sit in labeled black trays beside stacked sauce portions with colored lids. ![Labeled rosemary ribeye and baked eggs occupy stacked black trays on refrigerator shelves beside a blue-lidded pancake bowl.](https://cdn.personalchefana.com/portfolio/sep23-medium-rosemary/rosemary-ribeye-baked-eggs.jpg) Labeled rosemary ribeye and baked eggs occupy stacked black trays on refrigerator shelves beside a blue-lidded pancake bowl. Chef Ana's Perspective ## Chef's Notes I would put Medium-Rare Rosemary Garlic Ribeye with Mild Chimichurri early in the week's rotation, when its pink-centered slices can be enjoyed without another long round of heating. Tuscan-Style Beef Meatballs in Tomato Basil Sauce are the portion I would reserve for later, since the sauce provides moisture during reheating. For a four-day plan, I recommend refrigerating both promptly and freezing any cooked portions that will not be eaten within three to four days. **Read the full notes** For Smoked Gouda, Spinach & Chicken Sausage Baked Eggs, I recommend reheating one portion covered at 325°F, checking at 15 minutes and continuing until the center is hot. With Lemon Garlic Parmesan Boneless Baked Chicken Thighs, I would use a separate oven-safe dish at 350°F and start checking at 20 minutes, again heating until the center is hot. I would uncover the thighs for the final few minutes so the Parmesan surface has a chance to dry rather than stay steamy. I like the way Mediterranean Pan Seared Zucchini with Feta and Basil and Mozzarella & Cherry Tomatoes Baked Asparagus give this menu two distinct cheese-and-vegetable combinations. The zucchini has separate rounds with crumbled feta and herbs, while the asparagus carries a melted mozzarella layer beneath red and yellow tomatoes. I would pair either with the ribeye, choosing the zucchini for its scattered toppings or the asparagus for a forkful of cheese, tomato and stalk together. 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