How to make Izmir KOFTE. TURKISH GREEK Dish Papá con Carne

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and healthier, while ground pork can be more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree is healthier, while canned tomatoes can be more economical.

Prepare the ingredients: use 1/2 large onion, 4 cloves of garlic, and 1/4 red bell pepper.

Mix ground beef with the egg, chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper.

Shape the mixture into meatballs.

Slice the potatoes into lines and arrange them in a baking dish.

Add roasted bell peppers in between the potato lines.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté the onion until translucent.

Add fresh tomatoes to the skillet and season with salt and Italian seasoning.

Pour chicken broth instead of water into the sauce and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

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