Cuban Meatballs - Cooked by Julie - Episode 106

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often more affordable.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree allows for control over ingredients.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is versatile.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, mix ground beef, grated onion, garlic cloves, garlic powder, onion powder, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper until combined.

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

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish.

In the same skillet, combine tomato sauce, water, dry white wine, small onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, garlic powder, oregano, cumin, bay leaves, sazon, salt, and pepper to create Salsa Criolla.

Pour Salsa Criolla over the meatballs and cover the dish with aluminum foil.

Bake for 25-30 minutes and let rest before serving.

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