Chef Ali Yusuf on Simply Delicious S:2 E:27 Beef meatballs

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier binding agent.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree avoids preservatives and can be cheaper.

Soak bread in milk before starting the recipe.

Combine minced beef, chopped celery, carrots, onion, garlic, soaked bread, parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.

Mix the ingredients together using a fork until well combined.

Heat olive oil in a frying pan and fry the sofrito (celery, carrots, onion) until soft.

Shape the meat mixture into balls and fry them in the pan until browned.

Add tomato sauce to the pan with the meatballs and sprinkle with oregano and rosemary.

Simmer for five minutes to combine flavors.

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