Best Bosnian Meatballs! Traditional recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while still being flavorful.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier, gluten-free option.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

parsley

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cilantro

Spinach adds nutrients while being cost-effective.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

In a bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, salt, black pepper, and paprika until well combined.

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

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

In the same skillet, combine tomato sauce, water, bay leaves, and lemon juice; bring to a simmer.

Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the top.

Let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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