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Pilotas de Navidad

Cultural Context

Originating from the festive celebrations in Spain, Pilotas de Navidad are traditional meatballs often served during Christmas gatherings. These flavorful meatballs reflect the rich culinary heritage of Spanish holiday cuisine, combining spices and local meats. Today, they are enjoyed not only in Spain but also in various Spanish-speaking communities worldwide, often adapted with regional ingredients and flavors.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
Un buen caldo de cocido
Tres cuartos de magro picado
Un cuarto de panceta picada
Ralladura de un limón
Una cucharada pequeña de ajo en polvo
pimienta
nuez moscada
perejil
media cucharada de canela
Dos huevos
Un cuarto de pan duro o rallado

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber and are gluten-free.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is heart-healthy.

1

Prepare a good broth from the cocido.

2

In a bowl, mix the minced magro and panceta with the lemon zest, garlic powder, pepper, nutmeg, parsley, and cinnamon.

3

Add the eggs and stale bread to the mixture and combine well.

4

Form the mixture into balls and cook them in the broth.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingbaking

Equipment Needed

robot de cocina de Bosch

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Christmas MeatballsNavidad Meatballs
Local Name: Pilotas de Navidad

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