Cooking Collaboration to Greece |#tasteofgreece | Cooking with Lauralee

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice offers a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be a budget-friendly substitute.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is a healthier fat, while vegetable oil is typically less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely chop onion and garlic.

Mix ground beef, chopped onion, garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until combined.

Shape the mixture into elongated meatballs.

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

Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, red wine, bay leaves, and sugar; stir to combine.

Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.

Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

Serve warm with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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Allergens