Description
Albondigas, or Spanish Meatballs, are a flavorful delight that will transport your taste buds to Spain with every bite. Juicy and tender, these meatballs are infused with aromatic spices and served in a rich tomato sauce that brings warmth and comfort to any meal. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this dish is sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 can (14 oz) quality canned tomatoes
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Using wet hands, form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 6-8 minutes).
- Remove meatballs and add canned tomatoes and smoked paprika to the skillet; season with salt and pepper.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or pasta, garnishing with additional parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Spanish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg