Belgian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce | Classic Belgian Food in Brussels | Jan Tom Yam

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber while crushed crackers can be more economical.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: tomato puree

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier, while puree is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is a budget-friendly option.

Introduce the dish as meatballs in tomato sauce, a classic Belgian dish.

Describe the dish as having a good amount of tomato sauce and juicy beef.

Mention the flavors reminiscent of bolognese sauce due to the tomato and herbs.

List possible herbs used: oregano, thyme, rosemary, basil.

Indicate that there are shallots and garlic in the dish.

Taste the dish and comment on the flavors from the herbs and spices.

Mention serving the dish with fries and good mayonnaise.

Suggest pairing the dish with an authentic Belgian beer, specifically a Trappist beer.

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