If you’re searching for a way to mix up taco night, look no further than Taco Meatballs. These meatballs are easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Serve as a taco bowl with rice, black beans, and your favorite taco toppings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground meat (ground turkey, ground chicken, or lean ground beef)
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup old-fashioned oats
- ½ onion, diced
- 1 cup vegetables, diced (spinach, carrots, zucchini, mushrooms, etc.)
- ⅓ cup salsa
- ½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 Tablespoons low-sodium taco seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
- Mix all ingredients in a large bowl until well combined.
- Spoon out about 1 Tablespoon of the mixture and roll in your hands to form a ping pong ball-sized meatball.
- Cooking methods
- Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread meatballs out on a baking sheet so they do not touch. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until they have reached a safe internal temperature.
- Stovetop: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray. Add meatballs in batches so they do not touch while in the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, tossing halfway through. Meatballs are done once they have reached a safe internal temperature.
- Air Fryer: Preheat air fryer to 380°F. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking spray. Add meatballs in batches so they do not touch while cooking. Cook for 6-8 minutes, tossing halfway through. Meatballs are done once they have reached a safe internal temperature.

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