Meatballs- Lynn's Recipes

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, finely chopped onion, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and egg.

Mix the ingredients together using hands until well combined, but do not overmix to avoid tough meatballs.

Shape the mixture into 1-inch balls and place them on a parchment-lined cookie sheet.

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.

After 10 minutes, check the meatballs; if not set, bake for an additional 8 minutes (total of 18 minutes).

While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce by whisking together ketchup, cider vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and ground pepper until smooth.

Stir in chopped onion into the sauce mixture and set aside until meatballs are done.

Once the meatballs are cooked, transfer them to a baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are covered.

Bake the meatballs uncovered in the oven for 50 to 60 minutes.

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