Beef Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - How to Make Homemade Meatballs from Scratch

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are gluten-free, while crushed crackers can be cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree can be fresher, while canned tomatoes are usually cheaper.

Mix ground beef, fresh breadcrumbs, beaten egg, milk, garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well combined.

Shape the mixture into meatballs.

Coat the meatballs in all-purpose flour.

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

Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.

In a separate pot, combine tomato sauce, garlic, white wine, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf; stir to combine.

Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.

Add the browned meatballs to the sauce, spooning sauce over them.

Cover and let simmer until the meatballs are cooked through.

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