Best Spanish Meatball Recipe

Spanish Meatballs (like those in Madrid tapas bars)

WEBMar 9, 2021 · Step 4: In a large, non-stick skillet brown the meatballs on all sides in hot olive oil in two batches, placing both batches of browned …

1. Add breadcrumbs, milk, and finely chopped onion to a large bowl; stir until well combined and let stand 5 minutes.
2. To breadcrumb mixture, add pork, beef, eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg and parsley. Knead mixture gently until thoroughly combined (do not overwork or your meatballs will be tough). Cover and refrigerate while you make the sauce (about 40 minutes).
3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add onion and carrot; cook and stir until softened and starting to brown, 5-7 minutes. Add paprika, tomatoes plus 1/4 cup of their juice and brandy. Increase heat to high; cook and stir 1 minute, or until reduced slightly. Stir in wine and chicken stock and bring to boil; reduce heat to medium-low. Partially cover and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt to taste.
4. Puree half of the sauce in a standard blender and return to saucepan. Or puree half of the sauce right in the saucepan with an immersion blender. Place over low heat to keep warm while you prepare the meatballs. (Add chicken stock as needed if sauce is getting too thick.)

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Spanish Meatballs (Albondigas) Hint of Healthy

WEBApr 10, 2021 · Instructions. First, prepare the meatballs by adding all ingredients to a mixing bowl. Use your hands to mix the ingredients …

1. Add the ingredients for the meatballs to a mixing bowl, and mix until just combined.
2. Heat up the olive oil in a skillet on medium to high heat, and add the meatballs. Cook for about 5 minutes while turning occasionally to brown them on all sides.
3. Add diced onion and grated garlic to the skillet, and sauté for a few minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
4. Finally, add the sauce ingredients to the skillet. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly, and reduce the temperature to medium to low. Leave the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the meatballs have cooked through.

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