Zesty Haitian Meatballs
210kcal
Ingredients
For or the meatballs
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For the sauce
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large Skillet
- Cooking spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Method
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and browned.
- While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the sauce. In a large skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped parsley just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving1gCalories210kcalCarbohydrates10gProtein17gFat11gSaturated Fat4gCholesterol70mgSodium570mgPotassium450mgFiber2gSugar4g