Description
Juicy Spanish meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, packed with comforting flavors and perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Lightly oil the skillet to prevent sticking.
- Shape the mixture into small, even meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides, then add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, and paprika. Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve warm with bread or your favorite side.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to keep the texture tender.
- Browning the meatballs adds extra flavor to the dish.
- Simmer gently to allow flavors to develop fully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: spanish meatballs, albondigas, meatballs in tomato sauce, easy meatball recipe, spanish comfort food