Armenian Meatballs Kosher Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork can be less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa offers more protein, while bulgur is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more affordable.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Mix ground beef, drained rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, bread crumbs, egg, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until combined.

Shape mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish.

In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, lemon juice, and chopped mint.

Pour sauce over meatballs in the baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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