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Spanish Albóndigas

Tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato and paprika sauce.

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min
Active
25 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
spanish
Servings4

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Ingredients

Steps

  1. Mix the ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, half the garlic, and parsley in a bowl and season well.

  2. Roll the mixture into small meatballs.

  3. Heat the olive oil in a skillet and brown the meatballs on all sides, then set aside.

  4. In the same skillet, cook the onion for 5 minutes until soft, then add the remaining garlic and paprika.

  5. Stir in the tomatoes and stock and bring to a simmer.

  6. Return the meatballs to the pan, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.

  7. Season to taste and serve with crusty bread.