How To Make Haitian Meatballs | Haitian Style Meatball Recipe |

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers offer sweetness without spice.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a whole grain alternative, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice has a similar acidity, while vinegar is often less expensive.

Combine ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, diced bell pepper, chopped parsley, thyme, and egg in a bowl.

Mix in bread crumbs, black pepper, and salt until well incorporated.

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

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

Fry meatballs in batches, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Remove meatballs and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, lime juice, and chopped scotch bonnet pepper.

Simmer sauce for 5 minutes, then return meatballs to skillet.

Add bay leaf and water, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.

Serve meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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