Albondigas
Tender Spanish meatballs simmered in a rich tomato broth with aromatic spices.
⏱ 40 minServes 4Spanish
Ingredients
- •1 lb ground beef
- •1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- •1 egg
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- •1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- •4 cups beef broth
- •1 onion, diced
- •1 tsp cumin
- •1 tsp paprika
- •2 tbsp olive oil
- •to taste Salt and pepper
Directions
- 1Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, half the garlic, and parsley in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- 2Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches, about 3-4 minutes, then set aside.
- 3In the same pot, sauté diced onion and remaining garlic until softened, about 3 minutes.
- 4Add cumin and paprika, stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 5Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, bring to a simmer.
- 6Return meatballs to pot and simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through and broth thickens.
- 7Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
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