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ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more economical.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are often cheaper than store-bought bread crumbs.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree avoids additives, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, mashed garlic, diced onion, diced green or cubanelle pepper, oregano, Sazón con Achiote, Salsa China, and Sopita.

Mix the ingredients until well combined and form into meatballs.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides.

For the sauce, in the same skillet, add diced onion and pepper, sauté until softened.

Add mashed garlic, Sazón con Achiote, oregano, tomato paste, water, Sopita, and red wine vinegar to the skillet and stir to combine.

Add the meatballs back to the skillet and simmer until cooked through.

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