Juicy Beef Meatballs Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier binding agent.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree avoids preservatives and can be cheaper.

Put the lean beef in the freezer for 30 minutes to keep it cold.

Mix together 1 tablespoon corn starch, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1.5 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon white pepper, 1 tablespoon ground garlic, 1 teaspoon chicken powder, and 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine in a bowl.

Put the mixed seasoning in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Take the cold beef and seasoning out of the freezer and put them in a food processor.

Blend the beef and seasoning together for about 6 minutes, adding a splash of water if the mixture is too dry.

Transfer the blended mixture to a large bowl and add 1/2 cup of minced mushroom, mixing well.

Wet your hands and roll the mixture into balls, using about 1.5 tablespoons of meat for each ball.

Bring a pot of water to a simmer (170 to 190 degrees Fahrenheit) and add the beef balls one by one.

Simmer the beef balls for about 3 minutes until they change color and float to the top.

Increase the heat to medium and bring the water to a boil, then quickly transfer the beef balls to ice water to stop the cooking process.

Once cooled, the beef balls can be frozen for later use.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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