Romanian Meatballs and Mashed Potatoes

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey reduces fat while still providing flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil offers healthier fats and is versatile.

milk

🥗Healthier: plant-based milk

💰Cheaper: water

Plant-based milk can reduce lactose while maintaining creaminess.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats add fiber and are often more affordable.

Soak bread crumbs in water until softened, then squeeze out excess liquid.

Finely chop onion and garlic, then sauté in oil until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Combine ground beef, soaked bread crumbs, sautéed onion and garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Mix until well combined and form into small meatballs.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry meatballs until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes, then remove and set aside.

Peel and chop potatoes, then boil in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and return to pot, then mash with butter, milk, and nutmeg until smooth.

Season mashed potatoes with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve meatballs over a bed of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped green onion.

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