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Spain Authentic home cooking from Spain, with US measurements.
Originally published on Cookpad Spain as Albóndigas con tomate
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Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Cocina Para LLevar
Cocina Para LLevar @Cocinaparallevar
España

Easy meatballs just like my mom makes, nothing more, nothing less.

Easy meatballs just like my mom makes, nothing more, nothing less.

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Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Cocina Para LLevar
Cocina Para LLevar @Cocinaparallevar
España

Easy meatballs just like my mom makes, nothing more, nothing less.

Easy meatballs just like my mom makes, nothing more, nothing less.

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Ingredients

45-50 minutes
4-5 servings
  • For the meatballs:
  • 2.2 lbsground pork (can be mixed or beef to taste)
  • 6 clovesgarlic
  • 2-3heaping tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1.2 ozor 4 slices bread
  • 1/2 cupmilk (125 ml)
  • 2eggs
  • 3 tablespoonsbreadcrumbs
  • Salt, pepper, flour for coating, and oil for frying
  • For the sauce:
  • 28 oztomato sauce or fried tomato
  • 1large onion
  • 1large carrot
  • 3 cupschicken broth
  • 3bay leaves
  • 5.3 ozpeas
  • Oil, salt, oregano, paprika
  • For garnish, (optional)
  • 3large potatoes
  • Oil for frying and salt
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45-50 minutes
  1. 1

    Remove the center of the garlic, cut the bread into small squares, then in a blender, combine the eggs, garlic, cilantro, milk, bread, a pinch of salt and pepper, and blend.

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  2. 2

    In a large bowl, place the meat, add the blended mixture, breadcrumbs, salt, and mix until uniform and well combined.

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  3. 3

    Once ready, if you have time, let it rest in the fridge for 2 hours; if not, you can make them immediately.

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  4. 4

    Shape the meatballs, coat them in flour, and fry them in plenty of hot oil over high heat.

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  5. 5

    Turn them occasionally and brown them, then place them in a strainer and set aside.

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  6. 6

    Finely chop the onion and carrot, heat a splash of oil in a pot, add the onion and carrot.

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  7. 7

    Stir, lower the heat, cover, and let them soften, stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender.

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  8. 8

    Remove from heat, add the paprika, meatballs, bay leaves, oregano, broth, tomato sauce, stir, and turn the heat to high.

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  9. 9

    When it starts to boil, lower the heat to almost minimum, cover, and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, if desired, fry some potatoes for garnish.

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  10. 10

    After 15-20 minutes, add the peas, adjust salt if necessary, simmer for 5 more minutes, and serve.

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  11. 11

    1. The meatballs can be frozen without the potatoes.
    2. You can substitute part of the 28 oz fried tomato with crushed tomatoes for a more acidic taste or with your favorite tomato sauce.

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Cocina Para LLevar @Cocinaparallevar
Published in the US on April 11, 2025 10:21
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Meatball Tomato Sauce Onion Pea Cilantro Ground Pork Pepper Egg Beef Carrot Tomato Chicken Potato Garlic

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