How To Make Haitian Meatballs (Boulette) | Episode 56

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber and are a healthier binder.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can be fresher and lower in sodium.

Start by washing your hands.

Add Haitian spice and crushed garlic to the ground beef in a large bowl.

Add finely minced onions and bell peppers to the beef mixture.

Pour in the freshly squeezed lime juice and add all the dry spices.

Mix everything together using your hands, ensuring it's well combined.

Soak the bread in 1/3 cup of water, then squeeze out excess water before adding it to the meat mixture.

Shape the meat mixture into balls, rolling them in the palm of your hand.

Coat the meatballs in flour, dusting off any excess flour.

Turn on the stove to medium-high heat and add vegetable oil to the pan.

Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the pan.

Fry the meatballs for about 5 minutes on one side, then flip them over.

Cook the meatballs for another 5 to 6 minutes on the other side until golden brown.

Cut into a meatball to check if it's cooked through and juicy.

If the meatballs are a little dry, suggest making a basic Haitian sauce to serve over rice.

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