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Vídeo receta de pelotas de Navidad. Pilotes de Nadal.

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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
1 kilo magro de cerdo
250 gramos taquitos de jamón
400 gramos de salchichas
15 nuevos enteros
5 yemas
5 claras
canela
nuez moscada
perejil picado
100 gramos de queso en polvo sabor fuerte (grana padano)
350 gramos de manteca de cerdo
1 kilo y medio de pan rallado grueso

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

Combine the magro de cerdo, taquitos de jamón, salchichas, nuevos enteros, yemas, y claras in a large mixing bowl.

2

Add canela, nuez moscada, and perejil picado to the mixture.

3

Incorporate the queso en polvo and manteca de cerdo into the mixture.

4

Gradually add the pan rallado until the desired consistency is achieved.

5

Form the mixture into balls (pelotas) and prepare for cooking.

Cooking Techniques

mixingfryingbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

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Also Known As

Christmas MeatballsNavidad Meatballs
Local Name: Pilotas de Navidad

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