Month: August 2025

Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro Bowl

Greek Turkey Meatball Gyro Bowl

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What makes this healthy recipe so great is the ease of customization. The protein and rice form the base and the rest can be filled in by preference or what you happen to have on hand!

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 large red onion, diced very finely
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 1/2 Tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Bowl

  • Rice, cooked per package directions (any kind of rice or quinoa is great in these bowls)
  • Chopped cucumber
  • Grape tomatoes, halved
  • Roasted potatoes (check out this great recipe for easy roasted potatoes!)
  • Crumbled feta
  • Tzatziki sauce
  • Any other desired toppings

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, add ground turkey, minced garlic, and diced onion.
  2. Add egg, breadcrumbs, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined and form 1” meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake meatballs until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 30 minutes.
  4. Serve over rice with other desired ingredients and enjoy!
Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

Copycat Chipotle Cilantro Lime Rice

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I wish I knew how easy this was so long ago! Whether you prefer instant rice, Instant Pot rice, or to boil rice this recipe is as easy as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice, prepared per package directions (white, brown, jasmine, or basmati work great)
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp salt (if none was used during rice preparation)
  • 2 tsp olive oil

Directions

  1. Cook rice per package directions.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to rice and stir well to incorporate.
  3. Serve with your favorite entree and enjoy!
Easy Birria Tacos

Easy Birria Tacos

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I love birria tacos, but they intimidate me! This is a cheater recipe, so if you’re looking for a legitimate birria recipe, sorry, but this isn’t it! This recipe uses an easy Slow Cooker Mississippi Pot Roast recipe to make this a quick and easy weeknight meal. Pair it with black beans or cilantro lime rice and you can skip the restaurant! If you love your birria tacos extra crispy, skip the frying pan and use an air fryer!

Ingredients

  • Beef, shredded (see Mississippi Pot Roast for instructions)
  • Shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese
  • Soft, corn tortillas
  • Chopped yellow or red onion (optional)
  • Fresh cilantro (optional)
  • Pico de gallo or salsa (optional)
  • Sour cream (optional)

Stovetop Directions

  1. Heat a frying pan to medium heat. Dip each side of a corn tortilla into the drippings from the roast beef and add to the heated pan.
  2. Add a small amount of shredded cheese, meat, more shredded cheese, and any other additions such as cilantro or chopped onion to one side of the tortilla.
  3. Fold the tortilla over and allow the taco to heat until crispy on one side. Once crispy, flip to the other side.
  4. Remove from pan once both sides of the tacos are crispy and repeat with additional tacos.
  5. Serve immediately with desired toppings and sides.

Air Fryer Directions

  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  2. Dip each corn tortilla in the Mississippi pot roast drippings making sure to coat each side.
  3. Place the tortillas in the air fryer. Place cheese on one side of the tortilla, top with 1-2 Tbsps of beef, then top with some additional cheese. Fold the tortillas over to form the taco.
  4. Air fry the tacos at 400 degrees F for 4-8 minutes, flipping half way through until the cheese is melted and the tacos reach a desired crispiness.
  5. Remove the tacos and serve with the desired toppings.