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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 kilo de carne de pollo picada
2 huevos
sal
pimienta molida
3 dientes de ajo
un manojo de perejil fresco
1 CDA y media de pan rallado
1 cebolla
2 pimientos verdes (italianos)
2 tomates maduros
tomate frito
aceite de oliva virgen extra
un poco de azúcar

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

Mezclar la carne de pollo picada con los huevos, sal, pimienta, ajo picado, perejil fresco picado y pan rallado.

2

Formar las albóndigas con la mezcla.

3

En una sartén, calentar el aceite de oliva y dorar las albóndigas.

4

Retirar las albóndigas y en la misma sartén, añadir la cebolla picada y los pimientos verdes picados, y sofreír.

5

Agregar los tomates maduros picados y el tomate frito, junto con sal y un poco de azúcar.

6

Dejar cocinar la salsa hasta que esté cremosa.

7

Incorporar las albóndigas a la salsa y cocinar a fuego lento hasta que estén bien cocidas.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

dairy-freeegg-free

Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

Spanish MeatballsAlbóndigas
Local Name: Albóndigas en salsa de tomate

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