Jessica's Joyful Kitchen

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Servings: 12 tacos Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef, ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground pork 1 cup tomato sauce ½ cup water 1 tablespoon chili powder 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon paprika ¼ teaspoon dried oregano ½ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes For Serving Soft or crunchy taco shells Shredded lettuce Diced tomatoes Shredded cheddar or Mexican-blend cheese Sour cream Salsa ⸻ Instructions Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground meat and cook, breaking it into small crumbles, until fully browned, about 8–10 minutes. Drain any excess grease and, if desired, blot the meat with paper towels to remove any remaining fat. Return the meat to the skillet. Stir in the tomato sauce, water, chili powder, cumin, salt, garl...

Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus optional marinating time) Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (plus marinating, if desired) Servings: 6 Category: Main Dish, Mediterranean ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients Greek Chicken ⅓ cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt 1 teaspoon lemon zest 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1½ teaspoons dried oregano ¾ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon paprika ½ teaspoon dried dill ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs For Serving 6 Greek pita flatbreads Tzatziki sauce 1 large tomato, thinly sliced ½ cup thinly sliced red onion Optional toppings: Crumbled feta cheese Sliced cucumber Shredded lettuce Kalamata olives Fresh parsley Fresh dill Lemon wedges ⸻ Instructions Marinate the Chicken Preheat the oven to 400°F.  In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, gar...

Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8 Category: Main Dish ⸻ Notes After Making Add ⸻ Ingredients Greek Chicken Burgers 2 pounds ground chicken 1 cup breadcrumbs ¼ cup mayonnaise 4 tablespoons chopped parsley 4 garlic cloves, minced Zest of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Olive oil, for cooking For Serving 8 burger buns or pita Dijon mustard Lettuce Sliced tomato Thinly sliced red onion Pickled cucumber slices Creamy Garlic Sauce or tzatziki Crumbled feta or provolone cheese Chopped kalamata olives Creamy Garlic Sauce 1 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons grated garlic 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon olive oil Pinch of salt ⸻ Instructions Make the Creamy Garlic Sauce In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and salt until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Refrigerate until read...