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Una receta clásica pero imprescindible 🍽😋ALBÓNDIGAS CON TOMATE🍅 | El Dulce Paladar

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Albóndigas con Tomate

Cultural Context

Albóndigas con Tomate, or Spanish meatballs in tomato sauce, is a beloved dish in Spain, often served as a comforting family meal. Traditionally, these meatballs are made from a mix of beef and pork, seasoned with herbs and spices, and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This dish reflects the Spanish culinary tradition of using simple ingredients to create hearty and flavorful meals. Today, variations exist across the globe, with many incorporating different meats or spices, but the essence of the dish remains a staple in Spanish cuisine.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 kilo de carne picada (cerdo y ternera)
1 huevo
1/2 cebolla
2 dientes de ajo
Sal
Pimienta
Pan rallado
1 kilo de tomate triturado
1/2 cebolla (para la salsa)
1 diente de ajo (para la salsa)
Sal (para la salsa)
Aceite de oliva o girasol

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option with more fiber.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in fat.

red wine

🥗Healthier: grape juice

💰Cheaper: beef broth

Grape juice adds sweetness without alcohol.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can be used if in season.

1

Mezclar la carne picada, huevo, 1/2 cebolla picada, 2 dientes de ajo picados, sal, pimienta y pan rallado en un bol.

2

Formar las albóndigas con la mezcla.

3

En una sartén, calentar aceite y dorar las albóndigas.

4

Para la salsa, en otra sartén, calentar aceite y añadir 1/2 cebolla picada y 1 diente de ajo picado.

5

Agregar el tomate triturado y sal, y cocinar a fuego lento.

6

Añadir las albóndigas a la salsa y cocinar hasta que estén bien cocidas.

Cooking Techniques

mixingbrowningsimmeringbaking

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

nut-free

Allergens

milkeggsgluten

Also Known As

Spanish Meatballs in Tomato SauceAlbóndigas a la Española
Local Name: Albóndigas con Tomate

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