PA Dutch Meatballs in Jo Ellens Kitchen 9 24 23

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats are a healthier option, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while water with seasoning is cost-effective.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, and ground pork can be less expensive.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: tomato puree

💰Cheaper: tomato sauce

Tomato puree has less sugar, while tomato sauce can be more affordable.

Spray the bottom and sides of baking dishes with cooking spray.

Chop the onion and add it to the ground beef.

Add salt and pepper to the beef mixture to taste.

In a separate bowl, prepare the peppers for baking.

Place 2 tablespoons of butter in the center of the baking dish.

Lay the prepared peppers on top of the butter in the baking dish.

Form meatballs from the beef mixture and place them on top of the peppers.

Bake the meatballs and peppers together in the oven.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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