One of the best ways to save time, stretch your grocery budget, and simplify dinner is to cook once and eat multiple times.

Whether you're roasting a whole chicken, smoking a turkey, slow-cooking a pork roast, or grilling steak for dinner, a little planning can turn one cooking session into several delicious meals. Not only does this save time during busy weeks, but it also helps you make the most of the high-quality meat you've invested in.

This approach has become a way of life in our home. We regularly cook larger cuts of meat with leftovers in mind, transforming them into soups, salads, tacos, casseroles, and other easy family meals throughout the week.

Below you'll find some of our favorite "One Meat, Three Meals" meal plans. Over time, we'll continue adding more ideas and detailed recipes to help you get the most value, convenience, and nourishment from every package of meat in your freezer.

Cook once. Enjoy multiple meals. Repeat.