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Skillet Meal

A skillet meal is a convenient, one-pan dish that allows home cooks to prepare a delicious and well-balanced meal quickly and efficiently. The dish typically consists of a protein, carbohydrate, and vegetables, all cooked together in a large skillet or frying pan. Skillet meals offer versatility in terms of ingredients and flavors, making them a popular choice for busy weeknight dinners and an excellent way to use up leftovers. The key to a successful skillet meal lies in appropriate timing and temperature control, ensuring that each component is cooked to perfection without overcooking or becoming overly greasy. With a wide variety of flavor profiles and ingredient combinations available, there is a skillet meal to suit every palate and dietary preference.
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IN FROZEN MEALS & SIDES
322
CAL / 100G
$0.24
AVG / OZ
Skillet Meal
88%
CARBS
0%
FAT
12%
PROTEIN
Skillet Meal FAQ
Skillet meals are a wonderful one-pan solution perfect for quick weeknight dinners. The most versatile aspect about them is the freedom to mix and match proteins, carbohydrates, and vegetables. However, many people face issues with managing the cooking time for each ingredient, ensuring even cooking and avoiding too much oil or grease. Using too much oil can very easily make the meal overly greasy, and not using enough can result in dry or unevenly cooked ingredients. A fundamental mistake people often make is not layering their ingredients in the skillet based on cooking times. Starting with ingredients that need the longest cooking time, like onions and harder veggies, followed by proteins, and finally adding quick-cook items like green leafy veggies ensures a perfectly cooked meal. Spicing and seasoning is also important – remember you can always add more, but you can't take away.
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Expiration & Storage Tips
When does Skillet Meal expire?
If you buy a pre-packaged skillet meal from the grocery store, it will generally last unopened in your refrigerator until the printed expiration date, which is usually about 1-2 weeks from purchase. Once you open or cook the skillet meal however, you should consume it within 3-4 days for food safety. As for homemade skillet meals, these should also be consumed within 3-4 days of preparation. If you decide to freeze a cooked skillet meal (which is not the common practice but can be done), it should remain safe for consumption for 2-3 months.
How do you tell if Skillet Meal is bad?
It's fairly easy to determine whether a skillet meal has spoiled. The first sign you might see is a change in color; it may start to look dull and faded. Another sign will be a sour or unpleasant smell. If the meal gives off an off-putting smell, it likely has gone bad. The texture of the ingredients in the skillet meal might also change if it's spoiled, becoming slimy or unusually soft. It's important to remember when in doubt, always err on the side of safety and discard it.
Tips for storing Skillet Meal to extend shelf life
• Always put the skillet meal into a sealed, airtight container before placing it in the refrigerator or freezer. • Consume the meal as soon as possible, preferably within a few days of making it or opening the package. • If you aren't able to consume the meal in time, consider portioning it out and freezing it for future quick meals. • If you are freezing the skillet meal, ensure that it is cooled completely before freezing to prevent the buildup of ice crystals. • When reheating, ensure the meal reaches a temperature of at least 165°F to kill all potential bacteria, and consume immediately after reheating.
EXPIRES WITHIN
2 - 3.6
YEARS
Health Info
Macros
132g
CARBS
0g
FAT
17g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
LOW FAT
LACTOSE FREE
GLUTEN FREE
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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