Step by Step: How to Make Meatballs That'll Keep You Hooked

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 a healthier alternative.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: applesauce

Flaxseed meal acts as a binder and is plant-based.

Begin by introducing the ingredients: 1.5 kilograms of ground beef, 1 tablespoon of garam masala, 1 finely chopped onion, and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of minced ginger, and some frozen coriander to the mix.

Crack in 2 eggs and add salt to taste.

Start mixing the ingredients together, then put on gloves for proper kneading.

Knead the mixture well to ensure even distribution of spices and to prevent the meatballs from falling apart during cooking.

Roll the mixture into meatballs, pressing them in your palms to form them properly.

Divide the meatballs into two portions: one for baking and one for frying.

For the baking portion, preheat the oven to 180°C (approximately 350°F) and apply oil to assist in the baking process.

Place the meatballs in the oven for about 40 minutes.

For the frying portion, heat oil in a large pot for shallow frying, ensuring the oil covers the sides of the meatballs for even cooking.

Fry the meatballs for about 10 minutes until golden brown, then remove them from the oil.

Prepare the sauce by blending together tomatoes, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, zucchini, and leeks using a handheld blender.

Fry onions in a pot, then add the blended vegetable mixture and cook until ready.

Add 1 tablespoon of garam masala and a bit of curry powder to the sauce, along with salt to taste.

Introduce the cooked meatballs into the sauce and let them simmer together until well combined.

Finish by adding fresh coriander to the dish before serving.

Serve the meatballs with pasta or any preferred starch.

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