Meal prepping is supposed to save you time, but too often, it turns into hours in the kitchen and a week of bland leftovers. The key is finding meal prep ideas that are quick to pull together and full of flavor.

At Sadie’s Salsa, we think you shouldn’t have to choose between easy and delicious. Our jars of chopped green chile and chile sauces are shortcut flavor-builders that make big-batch cooking simple and leftovers something you’ll actually look forward to.

In this post, we’ll share three easy meal prep ideas from carne adovada, green chile stew, and chicken enchilada casserole. Plus, tips for portioning, storing, and mixing things up throughout the week.

Why Meal Prep Recipes Work and How Sadie’s Can Help

Food prep meals help you eat better, spend less, and avoid the daily stress of figuring out what’s for dinner. Having easy meal prep ready to go means you’re less likely to grab takeout or skip a meal, and it keeps your week running smoothly.

The challenge is flavor and creativity.

Too many food prep ideas rely on plain chicken and rice meal prep with steamed veggies, which gets boring fast. Filling and healthy meal prep ideas don’t have to be dull, you just need some inspiration in the kitchen.

That’s where Sadie’s jars come in.

Our jars of Red Chile Hot Sauce, Green Chile Sauce, and Harvest Roast Green Chile make convenient meal bases that bring vibrant New Mexican taste to bulk cooking.

With just three jars, you can batch-cook meals that reheat beautifully and taste like they came fresh out of the kitchen.

Now that we’ve covered some benefits of meal prep, let’s look at three recipes that make the most of Sadie’s sauces for a full week’s worth of meals.

Carne Adovada With Sadie’s Red Chile Hot Sauce

Carne Adovada is a New Mexican classic. Think tender pork simmered slowly in red chile sauce with garlic, onion, and warm spices. It’s the kind of dish that gets better as it sits, making it perfect for prepping in bulk. It’s also freezer-friendly, reheats beautifully, and works in different meals all week long.

Here are a couple ways to portion it:

• Serve over rice with beans for a balanced bowl
• Wrap in tortillas for burritos or breakfast wraps
• Layer into meal prep containers with roasted veggies and rice

Now here’s a simple bulk recipe for eight servings of this hearty dish.

Ingredients (8 servings)

• 4 pounds pork shoulder or pork butt, cut into chunks
• 4 bottles Sadie’s Red Chile Hot Sauce
• 4 tbsp Chile Flakes
• 2 large onion, diced
• 2 cup Water
• 1⁄2 cup Granulated Garlic
• 1⁄4 cup Salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F
2. Season pork with salt, garlic, and a drizzle of oil and mix
3. Sear the pork and onions and pour on Sadie’s Red Chile Hot Sauce and water
4. Transfer to oven-safe pan and bake for 1 hour, or until tender
5. Shred pork in the sauce and divide into portions.

Once cooled, divide into single-serve portions. Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For best results, thaw overnight before reheating.

If red chile is all about rich, slow-simmered comfort, green chile brings a whole different kind of warmth to the table. For a meal prep dish that feels like comfort food but is simple to make in bulk, nothing beats a green chile enchilada casserole. 

Chicken Enchilada Casserole With Sadie’s Green Chile Sauce

This layered green chicken enchilada casserole is packed with chicken, cheese, and plenty of green chile sauce. It bakes once and gives you a week’s worth of meals that reheat perfectly. 

The great thing about casseroles is that they’re a complete dish on their own with plenty of carbs, protein, and veggies inside. You can also replace the protein easily in this dish–try out beef enchiladas instead!

Easy to portion, freezer-friendly, and family-approved, green chile enchiladas are one of the most practical meal prep ideas you can keep in your rotation.

Here are a couple ways to portion it:

• Cut into squares for grab-and-go lunches
• Pair with a light salad or some seasoned veggies
• Freeze extra slices for future weeks

Now here’s a simple bulk recipe for seven servings of this comforting food.

Ingredients (7 servings)

• 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (rotisserie works great)
• 1 jar (16 oz) Sadie’s Green Chile Sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
• 10–12 corn tortillas, halved
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Spread a thin layer of Sadie’s Green Chile Sauce on the bottom.
3. Layer tortillas, chicken, beans, corn, cheese, and more sauce. Repeat until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese and sauce on top.
4. Cover with foil and bake 25–30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10 minutes more until bubbly.
5. Let cool slightly, then cut into 7 squares for meal prep containers.

Store in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze portions for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave for quick lunches or in the oven for the best texture.

While green enchilada sauce shines in easy enchilada casseroles, chopped green chile brings a smoky flavor to stews and soups.

Posole Stew With Sadie’s Harvest Roast Green Chile

Posole is a staple of New Mexican cooking, made with hominy, meat, and plenty of roasted green chile. It’s hearty, filling, and full of flavor that only gets better after a day or two.

This stew lasts all week in the fridge, freezes beautifully, and reheats like it was just made.

Here are a couple ways to portion it:

• Store in individual soup containers for grab-and-go lunches
• Freeze in pint-size jars or freezer containers for later
• Serve with warm tortillas or rice on the side for complete meals

Now here’s a simple bulk recipe for seven servings of this warm stew.

Ingredients (7 servings)

• 2 pounds pork shoulder or chicken thighs, cut into cubes
• 1 jar (16 oz) Sadie’s Harvest Roast Green Chile
• 2 cans (25 oz each) hominy, drained and rinsed
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add pork (or chicken), oregano, and cumin. Cook until lightly browned.
3. Stir in Sadie’s Harvest Roast Green Chile, hominy, and chicken broth.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 1.5–2 hours until meat is tender.
5. Divide into 7 portions for storage.

Keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. For freezer storage, leave a little room at the top of containers to prevent cracking. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave until hot.

Between three New Mexico inspired meal prep recipe ideas, you’ve already got a full week of meals covered. With just three jars of Sadie’s, cooking delicious food prep recipes doesn’t have to feel like a chore.

Sadie’s Complete Meal Prep Ideas With Just 3 Jars

At Sadie’s Salsa, we’ve built our name on authentic New Mexican flavors. Our sauces and roasted green chile are made to bring stress-free and convenient flavors into your kitchen, whether you’re cooking for a busy week or a family gathering.

Meal prep should be simple to make and satisfying to eat. With Sadie’s, you can trust that your tastebuds won’t get bored. And while our chile sauces are the base for countless recipes, our jarred salsas are another easy way to batch-cook meals with Southwest flair.

Explore our full line up for sauces and salsas today and get creative with your meal prep ideas!