MEMORIES OF MACEDONIA ~ KOFTINJA / KOFTE SO GRAF (Meatballs with Beans)

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 gluten-free, while crushed crackers are a cost-effective binder.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is higher in protein, while sour cream is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

Soak beans overnight or for at least an hour.

Wash and chop leeks, removing the green parts.

Chop sweet peppers into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, combine minced beef with powdered spices: pink Himalayan salt, paprika, dried mint, and hot chili pepper flakes to taste.

Mix the beef mixture until well combined.

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

Heat a grill pan over medium-low heat and lightly oil it.

Place the patties in the grill pan and cook until browned and cooked through.

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