The month of March saw one obvious trend: meat! Whether you were taking taco night to a whole new level with Rachael's Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas, or getting excited for the return of 30 Minute Meals by making her Charred Eggplant and Meat Sauce with Paccheri, you weren't afraid to pile on the protein.
Even feeding your pasta craving came with a side of meat — just ask Rachael's Beef 'n' Queso Macaroni or her Bucatini with Meatball Dumplings (which made your top 10 list for the third month in a row!).
1. Rachael's Meatball Stroganoff
"These meatballs are a riff on my filling for meat cannelloni and my white Bolognese sauce," Rach says.
Watch her make it in the video above!
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Meatball Stroganoff
2. Rachael's Meatball Patty Parm and Antipasti Salad
Mozzarella is melted over a meatball patty sauced with marinara and served with a tangy antipasti salad.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Meatball Patty Parm and Antipasti Salad
3. Rachael's Bucatini with Meatball Dumplings
These tender and flavorful meatballs are simmered in the sauce, never fried or roasted — and they're a favorite of John's (Rachael's husband)!
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Bucatini with Meatball Dumplings
4. Rachael's Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
Roasted steak, peppers and onions are served in blistered tortillas with a bevy of toppings and a quick chimichurri sauce.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Sheet Pan Steak Fajitas
5. Kelsey Nixon's Mediterranean Chicken Stir-Fry
A seasoned yogurt marinade tenderizes lean chicken breast in this veggie-packed stir-fry dinner from Kelsey Nixon, host of BYUtv's "Dinner Takes All."
GET THE RECIPE: Kelsey Nixon's Mediterranean Chicken Stir-Fry
6. Ayesha Curry's Honey Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry
Quick-cooking shrimp and veggies get a blast of sweet flavor in this easy stir-fry from Food Network host Ayesha Curry.
GET THE RECIPE: Ayesha Curry's Honey Ginger Shrimp Stir-Fry
7. Rachael's Beef 'n' Queso Macaroni
A cheese sauce made with green chiles and crema gives this mac and cheese a solid Southwestern flair.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Beef 'n' Queso Macaroni
8. Rachael's Mexican-Style Lasagna
Refried beans, melted cheese and a chili-laden tomato meat sauce are the foundation for this delicious lasagna casserole.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Mexican-Style Lasagna
9. Rachael's Charred Eggplant and Meat Sauce with Paccheri
The technique used here, halving and broiling eggplant rather than roasting it whole, makes the difference that trims cooking time to fit a 30-minute meal.
GET THE RECIPE: Rachael's Charred Eggplant and Meat Sauce with Paccheri
10. Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
Comfort food made easy! Check out this hack for making meatloaf in a bundt pan, then pressure cooking it with potatoes from food blogger Jeffrey Eisner.
GET THE RECIPE: Instant Pot Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes
