Cheeseburger Tacos

Viral smash cheeseburger tacos didn't disappoint.  The possibilities are endless - add bacon, add BBQ sauce, add big mac sauce - make them  how you like.  TO DIE FOR!!

Ingredients:

2 pounds of ground beef

sea salt & pepper

onion powder

garlic powder

8 soft taco tortillas

butter

Toppings:

shredded cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, 

dill pickles, ketchup, mustard

(not pictured but you can add onions, bbq sauce, 

bacon, etc.)

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, mix uncooked beef with sea salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.

2. Press a few spoonfuls of beef onto the tortilla in a thin layer.  Cook beef side down for about three minutes in a medium skillet.  Butter the top of the tortilla, when it is facing down.

3. Flip the tortilla over and top the cooked beef with cheese.  Cook about one minute longer until cheese is melted.  

4. Remove the taco and top it with lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup and mustard.

5. Serve immediately and ENJOY!

NOTE: between each taco wipe the skillet to remove some of the grease, this will make them crispy and not greasy.

Cottage Cheese Sweet Potato Beef Bowl

Officially obsessed!!  This viral bowl is delicious.  

Every bite is packed with flavor.

Ingredients:

1 medium sweet potato, cubed

1 teaspoon olive oil

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 lb ground beef

2 Tablespoons taco seasoning

1/2 cup cottage cheese

1 avocado, chopped

drizzle hot honey

drizzle hot sauce

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 400 degrees. Toss cubed sweet potatoes with oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder.  Spread evenly on a baking sheet and roast for 20-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. 

2. While the sweet potatoes cook, heat a skillet over medium-high heat.  Add ground beef, breaking apart with a spatula.  Cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes.  Add taco seasoning and if needed, add a little water for extra moisture.

3. Divide roasted sweet potatoes between two bowls.  Top with cooked ground beef, then spoon cottage cheese over each bowl.  Add avocado, drizzle hot sauce and hot honey.  Enjoy!

BBQ Pulled Chicken Zucchini Boats

Flavorful, easy BBQ Pulled Chicken Zucchini Boats are a great way to use leftover chicken to make the perfect weeknight dinner!  These zucchini boats require minimal ingredients but are filled with delicious flavor and tons of protein.

Ingredients:

2 medium Zucchini

2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, boneless, skinless

1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce 

1/4 cup chopped red onion (optional)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)

2 Tbsp chopped green onion for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400F.  Lightly coat a baking dish with cooking spray.  Set aside.  Cut the zucchini lengthwise and remove the inner flesh/seeds by scraping the flesh/seeds with a spoon. Place zucchini halves in the baking dish cut side up. Set aside. 

2. In a small bowl, mix the BBQ sauce with the shredded cooked chicken.  If desired, add in red onion and cheese.  Evenly divide the mixture into the zucchini halves.  

3. Bake 20-25 minutes or until the zucchini is tender-crisp and cheese is melted.  Evenly top with green onion and Enjoy!