ALBÓNDIGAS en salsa española (horneadas)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat content while maintaining moisture.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is healthier.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier binder option.

Preheat the oven.

Prepare the meatballs by mixing the ground meat with grated carrots, minced garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper.

Shape the mixture into meatballs and coat them lightly in flour.

Place the meatballs on a baking tray and bake in the oven until cooked through.

For the Spanish sauce, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until soft.

Add tomato concentrate, white wine, and water to the sautéed mixture, then season with nutmeg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

Simmer the sauce until it thickens and flavors meld together.

Serve the meatballs with the Spanish sauce.

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