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    Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

    Published: Jun 16, 2022 · Modified: Aug 17, 2022 by StaceyRD · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Albondigas or Spanish meatballs is one of my favorite make ahead meals that I like to prep on the weekends when I have a little extra time. I keep the meatballs in the refrigerator for the day that its on the menu. Albondigas are usually found in tapas restaurants. Tapas is a small plate or serving, and it's a great way to try something new.

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    Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

    This is a classic dish that you’ll find in many restaurants and homes throughout Spain. Serve with rice, potatoes, or bread to mop up the beefy sauce and a green salad. Use the leanest beef you can find to save on calories.
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    Prep Time 45 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Calories 630 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    For the meatballs

    • 1 c milk
    • 2 slices stale bread
    • ½ c onion minced
    • ¼ c flat-leaf parsley chopped
    • 1 egg
    • 1-2 cloves garlic
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 1 c olive oil

    For the sauce:

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • ¼ c minced onion
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • 1 tablespoon flour
    • 1 c beef broth
    • ¼ c red wine
    • Pinch saffron threads
    • ½ teaspoon hot paprika

    Instructions
     

    Make the meatballs:

    • Combine the milk and bread, and soften 5-10 minutes. Squeeze out the excess milk from the bread.
    • Add the onion, parsley, egg, and garlic, and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.
    • Use your hands to mix the ground beef into the bread mixture, thoroughly combining.
    • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
    • Form the ground beef mixture into 1-inch balls, (roughly 30-40 meatballs) and fry in the oil until completely cooked and lightly browned.
    • Transfer to a paper towel to drain.

    Make the sauce:

    • In a saucepan, heat the olive oil.
    • Sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
    • Whisk in the flour, stirring constantly for 30 seconds.
    • Whisk in the beef broth and wine, and simmer until thickened slightly.
    • Stir in the saffron and hot paprika. Pour the sauce over the meatballs to serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 630kcal
    Keyword spanish meatballs, tapas
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