WINNIE’S SUMPTUOUS MEATBALLS FOR DINNER - ZEELICIOUS FOODS

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated cheddar

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories, while cheddar is often cheaper.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier binding option, while crushed crackers are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while canola oil is less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped onion, chopped parsley, oregano, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined, but do not overmix.

Form the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sear the meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.

Remove from the oven and sprinkle with fresh basil and red pepper flakes, if desired.

Serve warm with pasta or on a sub roll.

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