Beef Taco Salad
Category: Lunch
Hamburger Lettuce Wrap
Hamburger Lettuce Wrap
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- tongs
- saute pan
- indoor grill pan
- saute pan
Ingredients
- 2 each beef patties (4 oz each)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1/4 cup red onions (Sliced)
- 2 slices mozarella cheese
- 1 bunch romaine leaf lettuce
- 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill on Medium-High Heat
- Season the hamburger meat evenly with the following seasoning mix: paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper
- Brush the hamburger patties with olive oil and place on the grill
- Cook on each side for 5 to 7 minutes until fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165F
- Add one slice of cheese on top of each patty and let it melt. remove from grill pan when it has finished cooking
- Heat a separate saute pan on medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp of olive oil and saute the mushrooms until it has softened. Remove from the pan and set aside
- Place one hamburger patty on each romaine lettuce leaf, and add the mushrooms, cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onions
Roasted Radish with Cherry Tomatoes
Roasted Radish with Cherry Tomatoes
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- sheet pan
- oven
Ingredients
- 6 oz radish (diced)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 each lemon
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425F
- Season the radish with Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Then, coat it with olive oil
- Place the radish on a sheet pan and cook in the oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown
- Remove from the oven and place on a serving dish
- Add the cherry tomatoes on top and squeeze with lemon
Cauliflower Rice with Rainbow Veggies
Cauliflower Rice with Rainbow Veggies
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- saute pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onions (diced)
- 1 each lemon (sliced)
- 1/8 tsp oregano
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Add oil to the saute pan on medium-high heat. Add the red onions and the cauliflower. Saute the veggies for 5 to 7 minutes until the cauliflower softens. Season with oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
- Remove from the pan and place in a bowl. Add the fresh cucumber, cherry tomatoes, juice of the lemon, and mix well.
Hard Boiled Eggs with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Looking for a quick, delicious, and energizing meal that fits perfectly into your busy schedule? Look no further! Our 15-Minute Asparagus and Egg Delight is a game-changer for those on the go. Bursting with vibrant flavors and nutritious goodness, this recipe requires just a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time. Picture this: perfectly seasoned asparagus roasted to perfection, accompanied by soft-boiled eggs with creamy yolks, all topped off with juicy cherry tomatoes. The combination of savory paprika, aromatic onion powder, and zesty garlic powder adds an extra kick that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you’re rushing out the door or taking a well-deserved break, this dish is a speedy solution without compromising on taste. Get ready to indulge in a wholesome meal that’s as delightful as it is time-efficient – because being busy should never mean sacrificing flavor!
Hard Boiled Eggs with Asparagus and Cherry Tomatoes
Ingredients
- 4 oz asparagus
- 4 each eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- paprika, onion powder, garlic powder
- salt and pepper
Instructions
Pre-Cook (Mise En Place)
- Gather your equipment: sauce pan, cutting board, knife
- Boil water into a sauce pan
- Preheat the oven/toaster oven on 400F
- Slice the cherry tomatoes
- Cut the asparagus into small one inch pieces and season with 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt and pepper, place on a sheet pan, and drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil
Cooking Method:
- Add the eggs to the boiling water and reduce the heat to medium
- Cook the eggs for 5 to 6 minutes
- While the eggs are boiling, place the asparagus in the oven and roast for 10 minutes
- When the eggs are finished, let them cool for a few minutes before peeling and slicing in half
- Remove the asparagus from the oven and serve them with the eggs, topped with fresh cherry tomatoes
Salmon with Cucumber Bacon Slaw
This meal prep baked salmon is one of the easiest ways to cook salmon and is incredibly nutritious. Cooking the bacon and salmon in the same sheet pan at the same time makes this so much faster and easier to clean up. Salmon provides lean protein and healthy fats, making it an excellent meal prep choice to maintain muscle mass and support a healthy metabolism.
The cucumber bacon slaw not only adds flavor to the dish but also introduces a variety of textures and colors. The cucumber balances the turkey bacon with a refreshing flavor and complements the richness of the meal prep baked salmon. The slaw can also keep the fridge nicely so you can make multiple servings at the beginning of the week and pair it with proteins to complete meals.
incorporating this meal prep baked Salmon with Cucumber Bacon Slaw into your routine offers an amazing combination of nutritiousness, flavor, and convenience. This meal prep recipe provides essential nutrients for a healthy life as well as tasting fantastic. It’s a delicious and easy choice for those striving to maintain a balanced and nutritious diet amidst the demands of a busy lifestyle.
Salmon with Cucumber and Bacon Slaw
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- mixing bowl
- sheet pan
- oven
Ingredients
Salmon and seasonings
- 12 oz salmon
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Cucumber Salad
- 2 slices turkey bacon
- 1 each cucumber (diced)
- 1 each lemon
- 1/4 cup mayonaise
- 1 tbsp chives (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
Salmon and Bacon
- Preheat your oven to 400F
- Place the salmon on a sheet pan and season it with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper. Coat it with olive oil
- Place the bacon next to the salmon on the same sheet pan
- Place the sheet pan in the oven for 15 minutes until the salmon cooks through
- Remove both the salmon and turkey bacon from the oven
- Let the turkey bacon cool for a few minutes and then chop into small pieces
Cucumber Salad
- In a bowl, add the diced cucumber, cooled bacon, lemon juice, chives, and mayo. Season with salt and pepper Mix until the cucumber is fully coated with the mayo
- Serve the cucumber mixture with the salmon
Grilled Beef and Roasted Veggies
Grilled beef with roasted veggies is a perfect meal prep for week day dinners and the leftovers make great meal prepped lunches. Deliciously marinated with a blend of spices, you likely already have in the spice rack, and olive oil makes this recipe flavorful as well as low calorie. The recipe is very versatile and can be adapted to a ton of combinations of spices, proteins, and vegetables. We use flank steak in our recipe however ribeye or sirloin will work as well. You just need to adjust your cooking times based on the thickness. Learning the cooking method and balancing the grilled beef with roasted veggies and the spice blend will open up a whole new set of combinations. That’s why we love this versatile recipe.
In this recipe we use an indoor grill/griddle for our grilled beef and the same cooking instructions apply to any grill as long as you set your heat appropriately.
Bell peppers and squash are great vegetables for roasting. The flavors are smooth and bold enough to blend well with the spices and a flavorful protein. Many different veggies can work in this recipe though. Try your own combinations the next time you make our grilled beef and roasted veggies recipe.
Grilled Beef and Roasted Veggies
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- tongs
- indoor grill pan
- oven
Ingredients
- 12 oz flank steak
- 1 each orange bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 each red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 each zucchini squash (sliced into coins)
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400F
- Preheat the indoor grill on medium-high heat
- In a small bowl, mix together seasonings
- Marinate the flank steak with half of the seasonings and coat with half of the olive oil
- Place the beef on the preheated indoor grill and sear the beef on each side for 2-3 minutes
- Remove the beef from the indoor griddle/grill and place it on a sheet pan.
- Place the veggies on a sheet pan next to the beef and drizzle with the rest of the olive oil and sprinkle them with the rest of the seasonigns
- Place the sheet pan in the oven for 15 minutes until the beef cooks all the way to an internal temperature of 145F.
- After the beef cooks, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing into thin strips
Steak and Watermelon Salad
The contrasting flavors and textures of steak and watermelon salad makes for a truly exciting meal. The unlikely combination is unique and brings a surprise to the palette and your meal routine. The steak can be easily prepared in advance and the watermelon cut up so the meal prep is quick and easy. This is a great salad for nutrition as it provides its own dressing from the flavors of the marinade to the juice of the watermelon. The sweet and savory combo is a sure win for anyone but especially salad lovers.
The nutrition of the meal is as fantastic as the flavors. The steak provides good amounts of protein, good for muscle building and weight management, while the watermelon provides antioxidants. The B12 and iron from the steak will help with nerves and oxygen in the blood cells. The greens and tomatoes provide fiber and additional nutrients on top. This light and healthy meal will leave you full from the protein in the steak and hydrated from the fruits and vegetables. Perfect for a work day lunch or a summer evening.
Preparing the beef is the only potentially tough part of this meal and practice makes perfect. Searing the steak can take great timing and heat management. Everyone is different and the preferred level of doneness is up to you so learn how your grill heats up and cooks and you’ll cook perfect steaks without even trying. Slicing the steak is an important component as well. Cutting against the grain will allow for easy bites when you eat. When you cut with the grain you find that you are tearing the beef when you bite into it rather than having clean breaks. You can identify the grain of the steak by looking closely at the strands that run through it.
Steak and Watermelon Salad
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- tongs
- indoor grill pan
Ingredients
- 12 oz flank steak
- 1 cup watermelon (cubed)
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes (sliced)
- 4 cups salad mix
- 1/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Marinate the flank steak with chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Then coat it with olive oil
- Pre-heat the indoor grill pan on medium-high heat
- Sear the steak on each side for about 3 to 5 minutes until it reaches your desired doneness
- Then, assemble your salad by mixing the cherry tomatoes and watermelon in a bowl. Add the salad mix and dress it with your favorite salad dressing to your preferred taste (2 tbsp of dressing per serving)
- When the beef is finished, set it aside to cool for 5 minutes
- Slice the beef cross wise and add it to the salad mix
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Sausage
Stuffed sweet potatoes are delicious and a great way to mix up your meals. The usual stuffed potatoes are good too but sweet potatoes bring a new flavor and life to the dish that sets it apart. Each bite brings together the sweetness of perfectly roasted sweet potatoes and the richness of a savory sausage filling, creating a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and nourishing.
This cozy stuffed sweet potato recipe is perfect anytime of year but especially great on summer evenings or chilly winter days. It’s a quick and easy meal to put together and can be scaled up to feed the whole family. The rich flavors of the sausage is a great way to introduce sweet potatoes to anyone who is a little more picky on their meals as well.
Consider some sides as well. Additional vegetables and greens alongside this meal can really round it out nicely. The extra greens will provide additional nutrition and lighten the meal.
Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Sausage
Ingredients
- 2 each pre-cooked beef sausage links (3 oz each)
- 2 each sweet potatoes
- 1 cup pasta sauce
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F
- Wash and rinse sweet potato, cover with foil and place in the oven to cook for 30 minutes
- Meanwhile, slice the beef sausage into coins
- Then add oil to a saute pan medium-high heat and saute the sausage slices for about 2 to 3 minutes
- Add the pasta sauce and simmer in the pan for 5-10 minutes. Season with garlic powder and salt
- When the sweet potatoes are finished baking, remove from the oven and let it cool
- Once cool, slice it in half and scoop out the sweet potato (save the middle for another side dish for another meal)
- Feel free to top off with fresh herbs such as basil
Chicken and Mandarin Orange Salad
Refreshing and delicious, this chicken and mandarin orange salad recipe is a perfect lunch on a busy work day or a light dinner. Salads are best served fresh however if you keep the vegetables, chicken, and oranges separate then you can easily store them and combine just before eating. The savory chicken, marinated in sun dried tomatoes and pesto, is balanced by the citrus flavor of the orange slices. You won’t need much salad dressing for this chicken and mandarin orange salad, the ingredients and marinade are excellent already.
The dish is stunning as well. The vibrancy alone makes the meal stand out and then the unique combination of vegetables, fruit, and protein make for a unique salad experience. If you’re looking for a way to add salads to your routine and have struggled with it in the past, try this recipe. It’s different then the typical salad. Or, if you’re an avid salad eater, mix up your routine with this chicken and mandarin orange salad recipe. Bring some new flavors to your usual meal prep.
This salad is super easy to make and assemble. It’s fast and versatile too. Grill or cook your chicken in an air fryer, on a grill, in the oven or even try a different protein. Steak works well with the flavors as well if you’re looking for a different take. Even adding different vegetables or nuts, for an added crunch, are great ways to mix up the recipe.
Chicken and Mandarin Orange Salad
Equipment
- knife
- cutting board
- grill pan
- tongs
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh or chicken breast
- 4 tbsp sun-dried tomato pesto sauce
- 1 cup canned mandarin oranges (drained)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 8 cups salad mix
- 8 tbsp choice of vinaigrette dressing
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your Indoor Griddle/Grill on Medium High
- Marinate the chicken with the Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Sauce, covering the whole surface of the meat
- Place the chicken on the preheated indoor griddle/grill and sear the chicken on each side for 6 to 7 minutes until the chicken cooks for an internal temperature of 165F
- While the chicken is cooking, assemble your salad by mixing the cherry tomatoes and mandarin oranges in a bowl. Add the salad mix and dress it with your favorite dressing to your preferred taste (recommend 2 tbsp per person)
- When the chicken is finished, set it aside to cool for 5 minutes.
- Slice the chicken into bite size pieces and add it to the salad mix
Beef Taco Salad
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