5 INGREDIENT BEEF MEATBALL RECIPE

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are a healthier binding agent.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato puree

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Homemade puree avoids preservatives and can be cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

Mix ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, bread crumbs, and egg in a large bowl until well combined.

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

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

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

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs and drizzle with lemon juice.

Sprinkle paprika and nutmeg on top.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh mint.

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