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Spanish Albondigas
Tender meatballs in a rich tomato-saffron sauce.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
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About This Recipe
Pork and beef meatballs simmered in a saffron-infused tomato sauce, a classic Spanish comfort dish.
Ingredients
Serves 4
- 400 gmixed pork and beef mince
- 400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
- 1 pinchsaffron threads
- 1egg
Instructions
- 1
Form meatballs
Mix mince with egg, breadcrumbs, and seasoning. Roll into balls.
- 2
Brown
Brown meatballs in olive oil on all sides.
- 3
Simmer
Add tomatoes and saffron, simmer 20 min until sauce thickens.
Pro Tips
- →
Wet your hands to prevent mince from sticking when rolling.
Variations
- •
Use chicken mince for a lighter version.
Storage
Store in fridge up to 3 days.
History & Origin
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (320g / 11.3 oz) · 4 servings total
Calories380kcal
Protein28g
Carbohydrates12g
Fat24g
Fiber2g
Protein28g
Carbs12g
Fat24g
Time Summary
Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
Total time40 min
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