African Meatballs - Precious Kitchen - Ep 62

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier binder.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: pureed tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Pureed tomatoes reduce added sugars and preservatives.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Paprika offers flavor without the heat.

Mix ground beef, chopped onion, minced garlic, grated ginger, bread crumbs, egg, chopped parsley, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt in a bowl until well combined.

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

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

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove the meatballs and set aside on a plate.

In the same skillet, add chopped bell pepper and carrot, sautéing until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in tomato sauce and stock, stirring to combine.

Add the meatballs back to the skillet, along with bay leaves.

Cover and simmer on low heat for 20-25 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and flavors meld.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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