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ALBONDIGAS en salsa de TOMATE

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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Albóndigas in Tomato Sauce

Cultural Context

Albóndigas, or Spanish meatballs, have roots in the Iberian Peninsula, where they were traditionally made with leftover meats and spices. This dish symbolizes the resourcefulness of Spanish home cooks, often enjoyed during family gatherings or celebrations. Today, albóndigas are a beloved dish not only in Spain but also in Latin America, with countless regional variations that reflect local ingredients and culinary traditions.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg carne picada mixta (ternera y cerdo)
1 cebolla
2 huevos
5 rebanadas pan
leche
1 kg tomate triturado
perejil
4 dientes ajo
sal
pimienta
1 cuchara azucar (opcional)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be healthier and more flavorful, while crushed tomatoes are often cheaper.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: white wine

Grape juice provides a non-alcoholic option, while white wine can be less expensive.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: stale bread

Oats are a healthier alternative, while stale bread can be used to save costs.

1

In a bowl, combine the minced meat, chopped onion, eggs, bread soaked in milk, chopped parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to form the meat mixture.

2

Shape the mixture into meatballs.

3

In a pan, brown the meatballs on all sides.

4

In another pot, prepare the tomato sauce using the crushed tomatoes, adding sugar if desired, and season with salt and pepper.

5

Add the browned meatballs to the tomato sauce and simmer until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

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Also Known As

Spanish MeatballsAlbóndigas
Local Name: Albóndigas en salsa de tomate

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