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ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

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

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are a healthier alternative, while crushed crackers can be more affordable.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes provide a vibrant flavor, while canned tomatoes are budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Finely chop the onion and garlic.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, cumin, paprika, salt, black pepper, egg, and bread crumbs.

Mix the ingredients until well combined.

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

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce, lemon juice, cinnamon, and nutmeg; 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 the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.

Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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