Quick Meatballs Recipe- Haitian Meatballs

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, while crushed crackers are a budget-friendly alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

parsley

🥗Healthier: cilantro

💰Cheaper: spinach

Cilantro adds freshness, while spinach is a more economical green.

Mix ground beef with bread crumbs, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper in a large bowl.

Add egg, chopped parsley, thyme, black pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper to the meat mixture.

Knead the mixture until well combined and form into small balls.

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

Fry meatballs in batches until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove meatballs and drain on paper towels.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, lime juice, and bay leaf.

Simmer the sauce for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return the meatballs to the skillet and coat them in the sauce.

Cover and cook for an additional 10 minutes on low heat.

Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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