Pulpeta de Carne Molida o Albondigón de Carne Picada. Albóndiga Grande. Pulpetas de Carne.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while black olives are usually cheaper.

raisin

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sugar

Dried cranberries add sweetness without using sugar.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu can mimic the texture of eggs, while chickpeas are budget-friendly.

Preheat the oven.

In a large bowl, mix the ground meat with chopped onion, crushed garlic, and chopped herbs.

Add the diced bacon, raw eggs, and grated cheese to the mixture.

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika, then mix well.

Shape the mixture into a large meatball or loaf.

Place in a baking dish and cover with crushed tomatoes.

Bake until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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