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"Big Mac" in a Bowl

"Big Mac" in a Bowl

This recipe may remind you a lot of a certain burger you ate back in the days before your Bariatric surgery.
Tags: Beef Ground Beef protein salad sauces salsas & dressings Summer Cookout
Two small baked casseroles with golden, browned tops in white ramekins.

Shepherds Pie... Low Carb, High Gravy, Bariatric Eating Style

My mom used to make Shepherds Pie in a brown ceramic dish with a big handle. It was creamy and beefy with lots of delicious gravy. With a few changes, this is a wonderful warm and comforting dish that you will love.

Tags: Beef entrees Fall Ground Beef Vegetable Dishes
Green bell peppers stuffed with a seasoned filling and topped with melted cheese and herbs.

Stuffed Peppers (with Air Fryer instructions too!)

The best stuffed peppers you will ever eat.  Both Air Fryer and Toaster oven instructions! 
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef meals
Meatballs covered in creamy brown gravy, garnished with chopped fresh herbs.

Swedish Meatballs

My husband loves this dish so I often make it for a special occasion even though they are super simple.
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef Meatballs and Meatloaf
Golden baked casserole in a rectangular dish with melted cheese and herbs on top.

Easy No Noodle Lasagna, aka Ricotta Bake

This low carb, super high protein lasagna is perfect when you need a comforting meal to satisfy your craving for Italian food.
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef Italian zucchini
Grilled burger patty on a slate with roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato, mustard, rosemary, and scattered spices.

How 2 Grill Pouch Friendly Burgers!

Seasoning is key to great simple food and since these are very simple freshly made turkey burgers, what you sprinkle on your meat along with basic cooking technique is going to make the biggest difference!
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef Summer Cookout
Person stirring a skillet of ground meat, zucchini, and tomato sauce simmering on the stove.

Zucchini and Ground Beef

Three Ingredients that cook up into a delicious meal in minutes that supports your bariatric diet PLUS packs flavors your family will love! One of our most popular 'recipes'.
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef meals zucchini
Plate with shredded squash, spinach, tomato garnish, and a saucy meat dish topped with grated cheese.

Meat Sauce with Roasted Spaghetti Squash. Now THAT'S Italian!

With this fast and really hearty Italian Meat Sauce all you need is *pasta*. This roasted Spaghetti Squash is the perfect no carb stand in. I love this dish. We cook the sauce while the spaghetti roasts!
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef Italian
A plate features a golden-brown roasted chicken leg garnished with thyme, accompanied by green beans and sliced tomatoes, set on a wooden table with a fork beside it.

How to Make the Perfect Bariatric Friendly Meal

This Bariatric Friendly Meal 101 is easy to assemble, inexpensive, ingredients are plentiful and if you follow along and don't fat brain it, is really delicious. You'll be proud of yourself.
Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef
Bowl of refried beans topped with eggs, ground meat, jalapeños, and red sauce on a yellow plate.

Enchilada Ricotta

This dish is Suzi Shaw's creative genius - its creamy, cheese and beefy - with the classic flavors of Mexico!
Tags: Beef entrees Fall Ground Beef mexican
Baked meatballs in marinara sauce topped with melted cheese, served in a white rectangular dish.

Italian Meatballs

Everyone loves Italian Meatballs. Learn the secret to great meatballs without breadcrumbs and a fab family meal is 30 minutes away. 
Tags: Beef entrees Fall Ground Beef Italian Meatballs and Meatloaf
Pot of simmering cabbage and ground meat in tomato-based sauce.

Cabbage Roll Stew

Super delicious. The best part is that its EASY... Stuffed Cabbage used to take hours... this is bubbling in the pot in 20 minutes.

Tags: Beef entrees Ground Beef soups
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