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albondigas - meatballs

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Recipe by
Baby Kato
@BabyKato
Beautiful Shore Country, NB

Albondigas are small bite-sized treats that are easy to make and really big on flavor. In Spain they are served at tapas bars. Tapas are small food portions that are meant to be shared while enjoying a drink and relaxing with family or friends. Don't let the long ingredients list in this recipe dismay you, most of the ingredients are spices.

yield 4 - 6
prep time 40 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For albondigas - meatballs

  • 1/2 lb
    ground veal
  • 1/2 lb
    ground chorizo
  • 3 clove
    garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 sm
    onion, minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    black pepper
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 2 Tbsp
    manchego cheese, finely grated
  • 1/4 c
    dry breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbsp
    extra virgin olive oil,
  • SAUCE
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 clove
    garlic, finely minced
  • 1/2 sm
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1
    bayleaf
  • 1/4 tsp
    paprika
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    fresh ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    red wine, drinking quality
  • 1/2 c
    beef broth
  • 2 c
    tomatoe sauce

How To Make albondigas - meatballs

  • 1
    Meatballs: In a small pan heat ½ Tbsp oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and fry until soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside until required.
  • 2
    In a large bowl add the meats, fried vegetables, parsley, paprika, salt and black pepper, mix well. Then add the egg, manchego cheese and the breadcrumbs, make sure to combine well. Roll the meat mixture into 1 inch balls and add them to a hot pan and fry. Try not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 - 7 minutes. Then, drain the meatballs on a paper-towel and set aside until needed.
  • 3
    Sauce: In a large frying pan add a little oil and heat over medium high heat. Add the minced onion and garlic and fry until soft about 3 - 5 minutes.
  • 4
    Next add the bay leaf, salt, pepper and paprika, mix well then add the red wine, beef broth and tomato sauce mix well. Cook for about 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Now stir in the tomato sauce and then add the meatballs. Reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 - 25 minutes. Before serving, remove the bay leaf. Place the warm meatballs and sauce in a bowl and enjoy.
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