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Protein Box Recipes Ideas - Cheeseburger Tacos

Serves 4 / Prep Time 10 minutes / Cook Time 15 minutes 

  • 200g We hae meat Skinny Burgers (2 packs) 

  • 4 x mini white wraps 

  • 8 x American cheese slices 

  • 1 tsp vegetable oil 

  • 1 x gherkin, finely diced 

  • 1 white onion, finely diced 

  • 6 tbsp tomato ketchup 

  • 1 tbsp mild yellow mustard 

  • 6 tbsp mayonnaise 

  • 2 tbsp of pickle juice (from the gherkin jar)

  • Pinch of salt 

  • Iceberg lettuce, shredded finely 

  • 2 x gherkin, sliced

Method 

For the cheeseburger taco 

  • Heat a frying pan with oil on a medium hot heat and cook the burgers for 4-5 minutes on each side. 

  • While the burger is still in the pan, add a cheese slide to the top of the burger patty and press the mini white wraps on top. 

  • Flip the burger and wrap so that the wrap is now making contact with the pan. The cheese should melt and stick the burger patty to the wrap. 

  • Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wrap is golden and the cheese has melted. 

  • Add another cheese slice on top of the burger patty. 

For the burger sauce 

  • In a bowl add the diced onion, diced gherkin, tomato ketchup, mild yellow mustard, mayonnaise, pickle juice and pinch of salt and combine until it resembles a light pink burger sauce. 

Assemble 

  • Top the cheeseburger taco with shredded lettuce, sliced gherkins and the burger sauce. 

  • Serve with a side salad or fries and enjoy! 

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Greek-style meatball pittas with tzatziki and cucumber salad 

Serves 3 / Prep Time 15 minutes / Cook Time 15 minutes 

Ingredients:

  • For the meatball pittas: 

    • 9 x We hae meat skinny meatballs 

    • 3 x white pitta breads 

    • 1tbsp olive oil 

    For the Greek-style cucumber salad: 

    • ½ cucumber, finely diced 

    • 200g cherry tomatoes, quartered 

    • ½ red onion, finely diced 

    • Handful of dill, finely chopped  

    • Handful of parsley, finely chopped 

    • Handful of mint, finely chopped 

    For the salad dressing: 

    • 2 tbsp olive oil 

    • 1 lemon, juiced 

    • ½ tsp dried oregano 

    • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 

    • 1 x garlic clove, crushed 

    • ¼ tsp dijon mustard

    For the Tzatziki:  

    • 200g Greek yogurt 

    • ½ cucumber finely diced 

    • 1 tbsp lemon juice 

    • Small bunch of mint, finely shredded 

    • Pinch of salt, to taste 

    • Pinch of black pepper, to taste 

    To serve: 

    • 50g feta cheese 

    • Lemon zest 

Method 

For the meatball pittas

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees. 

  • Add the olive oil to a pan and heat until medium to hot, cook the meatballs on all sides until a golden brown crust has formed. 

  • Reduce the heat to medium and allow the meatballs to cook fully for ten minutes, moving the meatballs frequently to avoid them burning. 

  • Place the pitta breads on a baking tray, sprinkle with a small amount of water and add to preheated oven for three to four minutes until heated through. 

For the Greek-style cucumber salad

  • Add the diced cucumber, cherry tomatoes, onion, dill, parsley and mint to a large bowl. 

  • Separately, combine the salad dressing ingredients. Season to taste. 

  • Stir the dressing through the salad just before serving. 

For the tzatziki

  • In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, diced cucumber, lemon juice, mint and salt and pepper. 

To assemble 

  • Cut the pitta bread open lengthways to create a pocket. 

  • Add the meatballs, a generous serving of cucumber salad and tzatziki and top with crumbled feta and lemon zest. 

  • Serve with more of the cucumber salad and crumbled feta on the side and enjoy! 

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Square Sausage Stovies

 Serves 4 / Prep Time 20 Minutes / Cook Time 1-1.5 Hours

  • Ingredients

    • 4 x We hae meat Skinny square sausage slices (260g), cubed to 2cm chunks 

    • 4 x large potatoes, peeled and cubed to 2cm chunks

    • 2 x large white onions, sliced

    • 2 x large carrots, peeled and cubed to 2cm chunks

    • 500ml beef stock

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    • 2 tbsp vegetable oil 

    • 1 tbsp (approximately) brown sauce, to taste 

    • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Method

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy bottom pot over medium heat.

  • Add the cubed square sausage and cook until browned on all sides. 

  • Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.

  • In the same pot, add the sliced onions and cook until they are soft and translucent in colour, about 10 minutes. 

  • Spread the onions out evenly across the bottom of the pot, add a thin layer of potatoes, then carrots and square sausage. Repeat until all the ingredients have been layered in the pot. 

  • Add the beef stock until it is covering at least half of the ingredients.

  • Place a lid on the pot and bring to a boil. 

  • Once boiling, drop the temperature and cook on a low heat for 1 – 1.5 hours.

  • Stir regularly to avoid the stovies sticking to the bottom of the pan, adding more stock or water if necessary.

  • Once cooked, stir to combine the layers. 

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Crispy chilli beef strips served with egg noodles 

Serves 4 / Prep time 10 minutes / Cook time 30 minutes 

Ingredients 

  • 340g We hae meat Beef Strips, thinly sliced (2 packs)

  • 4tbsp cornflour 

  • 2 eggs 

  • 2 tsp Chinese five spice 

  • Pinch of salt 

  • 1 tsp black pepper 

  • 4 tbsp vegetable oil 

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated finely 

  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed 

  • 1 x white onion, thinly sliced 

  • 1 x red chilli, thinly sliced

  • 1 x red pepper, thinly sliced 

  • 5 tbsp dark soy sauce 

  • 2 tbsp sweet chilli dipping sauce 

  • 1 tbsp tomato puree 

  • 4 tbsp caster sugar 

  • 4 tbsp tomato ketchup 

  • 4 tbsp rice wine vinegar 

  • 50g fine egg noodles per person 

  • Sesame seeds 

Method 

For the beef strips: 

  • Crack two eggs into a bowl, lightly beat to break up the yolk 

  • Add the cornflour, Chinese five spice, salt and pepper to a separate bowl 

  • Coat the thinly sliced beef strips in the egg mix 

  • Transfer to the cornflour mix and coat the beef strips thoroughly 

  • Heat 3tbsp oil on a medium to high heat in a large non-stick frying pan 

  • Add the beef strips to and cook until golden and crisp 

  • Remove the beef from the pan and place onto kitchen paper to remove excess oil

For the vegetables: 

  • To the same pan, add one more tbsp vegetable oil 

  • Add the sliced white onion and cook on a medium to high heat for 10 minutes, until translucent. 

  • Add the sliced pepper and cook for a further 5 minutes 

  • Add the ginger, garlic and chilli. Cook for 5 minutes. 

For the noodles: 

  • Cook the noodles, as per the packet instructions 

For the sauce: 

  • Add the soy sauce, chilli dipping sauce, tomato puree, caster sugar, tomato ketchup and rice wine vinegar to the pan. Cook for 3 minutes until the sauce begins to bubble. 

  • Add the beef strips back into the pan and coat thoroughly with the sauce. 

To serve: 

  • Spoon the noodles into a bowl and top with the beef strips and a generous helping of the vegetables and sticky chilli beef sauce. 

  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds and enjoy!

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Pork Sausage Buddha Bowl 

Serves 2 / Prep time 15 minutes / Cook time 20 minutes

  • Ingredients 

    • 6 x We hae meat pork sausage links (50g)

    • 1 x lime, juiced

    • 1 tbsp olive oil

    • 1 x large courgette, sliced and ribboned using a vegetable peeler 

    • 1 x red pepper, finely sliced 

    • 150g cherry tomatoes, halved

    • 1 x red onion, sliced thinly 

    • 200g quinoa, cooked as per pack instructions 

    • 1 x avocado, sliced 

    • 100g edamame beans, cooked as per instructions 

    • 100g fresh spinach, finely sliced 

    • Salt and pepper to taste

    • Handful of fresh parsley, chopped 

    Salad dressing

    • 5 tbsp olive oil 

    • 2 tbsp honey 

    • 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 

    • 1 x lemon, juiced

    • Pinch of salt 

Method

  • Add the sliced red onion to a small bowl, cover with lime juice and a pinch of salt. Mix to ensure the onion is fully covered in lime juice. Leave to pickle. 

  • Heat the oven to 180 degrees. 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Add the sausages and brown on all sides. 

  • Once browned, transfer the sausages to a baking tray and bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through. 

  • For the salad dressing, add all the ingredients to a jug, mix well and season to taste. 

  • Assemble the bowl by adding pockets of each element; pickled red onions, ribboned courgette, finely sliced red pepper, cherry tomatoes, quinoa, avocado, edamame beans and fresh spinach.

  • Remove the sausages from the oven, slice and add them to the salad bowl. 

  • Dress generously with the honey and mustard dressing, and sprinkle with parsley to finish. Enjoy! 

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Easy Meatball Dinner 

Serves 1-2

  • 9 Wehaemeat skinny meatballs

  • 1 jar of marinara sauce

  • 1 cup cooked pasta

  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil 

Method 

  • Cook the pasta: Follow the package instructions to cook the pasta al dente. Drain and set aside.

  • Heat the marinara sauce: In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until simmering.

  • Cook the meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add a thin layer of oil or use a cooking spray. Cook the meatballs for 1-2 minutes per side, or until browned. Drain well on paper towels.

  • Combine ingredients: Add the cooked meatballs to the simmering marinara sauce and let them cook for a few minutes to absorb the flavors.

  • Serve: Toss the cooked pasta with the marinara sauce and meatballs. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and chopped basil before serving.

Health Tip: For a healthier option, choose whole-wheat pasta and a marinara sauce with low sodium. You can also add a side salad or steamed vegetables to your meal. 

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Mediterranean Meatball Skewers 

  • 9 We hae meat skinny meatballs

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares

  • 1 onion, cut into 1-inch chunks

  • 1 cup pitted olives

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Method 

  • Prepare the skewers: Thread the meatballs, bell peppers, onion, and olives onto skewers.

  • Make the marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  • Marinate the skewers: Brush the skewers with the marinade and let them sit for at least 30 minutes, or up to an hour.

  • Cook the skewers: Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers for 2-3 minutes per side, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

  • Serve: Serve the skewers immediately. You can enjoy them on their own or with a side of couscous or quinoa. 

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Hearty Breakfast Wrap 

  • 4 x We Hae Meat skinny steak slice square sausages

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/2 cup chopped spinach

  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion

  • 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 2 whole-wheat tortillas

  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Method 

  • Cook the sausages: Preheat a grill to medium heat and cook the sausages for 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

  • Make the omelette: In a large skillet/frying pan, whisk together the eggs. Add the spinach, red onion, and cheese, and cook over medium heat until the eggs are set. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Assemble the wraps: Place one whole-wheat tortilla on a flat surface. Add the cooked sausages and omelette to the centre of the tortilla. Roll up the tortilla tightly and cut in half.

  • Health Tip: For a healthier option, choose a whole-wheat tortilla and use low-fat cheese. You can also add a side of fruit or yogurt to your breakfast wrap.

  • Note: We hae meat skinny sausages are a healthier alternative to traditional sausages, as they are made with lean beef and contain no added artificial colours or flavours. 

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High-Protein Sausage and Quinoa Bowl 

  • 4 We Hae Meat skinny steak slice square sausages

  • 1 cup cooked quinoa • 1 cup chopped broccoli florets

  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion

  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Method 

  • Cook the sausages: Preheat a grill to medium heat and cook the sausages for 7-9 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.

  • Prepare the quinoa: Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.

  • Roast the vegetables: Toss the broccoli florets and red onion with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until tender.

  • Assemble the bowls: Divide the cooked quinoa among four bowls. Top with the roasted vegetables, cooked sausages, and chopped parsley.

    Nutritional Information:

  • Protein: Approximately 65g per serving

  • Calories: Approximately 450 calories per serving

  • Carbohydrates: Approximately 40g per serving

  • Fat: Approximately 20g per serving

This high-protein meal is a great option for anyone looking to increase their protein intake. It is also a healthy and balanced meal that is packed with nutrients. 

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