Boulette ( Haitian meatball) easy recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber and are a healthier binder.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade sauce can be fresher and lower in sodium.

Mix ground beef, onion, garlic, bell pepper, thyme, parsley, egg, and bread crumbs in a large bowl until well combined.

Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.

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

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

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd.

Cook the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.

Remove the meatballs and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce and lime juice, stirring to combine.

Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the sauce.

Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

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