Josie’s Slovenian Meatballs with Guest Alex Caldwell #JosiesFUNKitchen #slovenian #beef #lamb #cook

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 healthier, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories, while water is a budget-friendly alternative.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is fresher, while canned tomatoes are often cheaper.

Combine 2 pounds of 80/20 ground beef and 2 pounds of ground lamb in a bowl.

Process 2 medium onions in a food processor until finely chopped.

Add 2 teaspoons of cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda to the meat mixture.

Mix in eggs and 3 cups of panko breadcrumbs.

Chop about 1/4 cup of parsley and add it to the mixture along with salt and black pepper.

Mix everything together using hands until well combined.

Use an ice cream scooper to form meatballs of uniform size, rolling them in flour for crispiness.

Heat about 3/4 cup of olive oil in a grill pan.

Add the meatballs to the pan, cooking for 3-4 minutes on each side, flipping frequently.

Once browned, remove from the pan and serve with avocado, plain Greek yogurt, and basmati rice.

Cooking Techniques

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