I’ve been toying around with recipes A LOT lately, and I haven’t been sharing too much because I am trying to write a book. The basis for the book is that it’s full of healthy, EASY things to make that can cater to a family, as well as an individual, and really goes along with the lifestyle of a weight loss surgery patient. (Low carb, lots of protein, and easy to portion out!) The book will be low on “extra” carbs, high on protein, and again, super easy things you can make for your whole family.
I hope you guys are here for something like that. I am pulling together the list of recipes, writing them, compiling them, and trying to find a kitchen pretty enough to take some photos in since mine just won’t do! (If you’re in the Indy area and have a gorgeous, cool-toned, bright kitchen, let a sister know!)
My latest food brain-child is this Taco Meatball recipe. It’s got 4 simple ingredients, takes maybe 30 minutes total to throw together, and it’s so versatile. I love this recipe for a family because it can be served with some spinach for someone like me, who doesn’t do much carbs, it can be made into a full-fledged taco salad for guests, or it can be served up in tortillas for Taco Tuesday! It’s sure to please everyone in the family, so it will definitely have it’s spot in my book. Consider yourself gifted with a sweet early peek at the type of recipes you will see in my COOKBOOK!
For the recipe, see below. If you’re interested in the delicious guacamole recipe that I served with the meatballs, you will have to wait until next week! I promise, it’s worth the wait!
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 packet taco seasoning (or your own spice mixture!)
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees, cover baking sheet with foil (for easy cleanup!) and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Mix with fork or your hands until well combined. Do not overwork! (It will make for tough meatballs!)
- Grab about 1/8 cup worth of the mixture and roll into ball. (I eyeball it, looking for meatballs about the size of a golf ball.)
- Place meatballs evenly throughout the tray- not touching. Repeat until mixture is out.
- Bake on 400 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until your meatballs are evenly browned and the inside is no longer pink.
- Serve as desired
- My favorite way to serve is over a bed of spinach with some homemade guacamole and rice! My husband really enjoyed rolling them into a burrito. Do whatever your heart desires!
If you’re looking for a hearty, non-healthy yet veggie packed, crowd-pleasing recipe, be sure to check out my Colcannon with Bacon recipe!