Pelotas murcianas típicas de Navidad, receta de la abuela

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy.

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, eggs, minced garlic, chopped onion, and parsley.

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

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

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

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

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, red wine, bay leaves, and lemon zest; stir to combine.

Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.

Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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