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Albondigas in Tomato Sauce

Non-vegEasy

Diet: Non-veg · High-protein

Albondigas in Tomato Sauce is a Spanish dish. Shape meatballs lightly so they do not become dense.

Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Total
60 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
Spanish
Course
Dinner

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Ingredients

Metric weights use grams. US weights use ounces; liquids use fluid ounces. Conversions are rounded. Spoon measures use 5 ml teaspoons and 15 ml tablespoons; cups use 240 ml.

Serves 4

Meatballs

Pan

Sauce

Equipment

Kitchen scales; measuring jug and spoons; knife; cutting board; mixing bowls; saucepan with lid; sieve; heavy frying pan; spatula; food thermometer; heatproof spoon; spatula.

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Steps

Shape · About 8 min

  1. Mix 500 g minced beef, 1 egg, 60 g breadcrumbs, 40 ml milk, 15 g parsley, ½ tsp salt; form 20 small balls.

Brown · About 6 min

  1. Heat 25 ml olive oil; brown balls 6 minutes and remove. Cook onion and garlic from 150 g onion, chopped, 15 g garlic, chopped, 600 g passata, 200 ml water, ½ tsp smoked paprika 5 minutes, then add remaining sauce ingredients.

Simmer · About 20 min

  1. Return meatballs; simmer gently 20 minutes until their centres reach 71°C / 160°F.

    Check: Look for this result: their centres reach 71°C / 160°F.

Tips

  • Shape meatballs lightly so they do not become dense.
  • Judge Albondigas in Tomato Sauce by the texture and doneness signs in its steps. Your pan and heat affect how long Albondigas in Tomato Sauce takes to cook.

Substitutions

  • Use half pork and half beef.

Storage

  • Get perishable Albondigas in Tomato Sauce into the fridge within two hours, or within one hour above 32°C / 90°F. Eat Albondigas in Tomato Sauce within two days, keeping it covered at 4°C / 40°F or colder.
  • Bring cooked Albondigas in Tomato Sauce to 74°C / 165°F, stirring or turning it for even heating. When Albondigas in Tomato Sauce is part of the meal, serve cold salads, dips and chilled desserts straight from safe refrigeration.
  • If Albondigas in Tomato Sauce includes a thick sauce or soup, loosen it with a little water during gentle reheating. Any crisp coating on Albondigas in Tomato Sauce becomes softer in storage.

Make ahead

  • Prepare the measured ingredients for Albondigas in Tomato Sauce one day ahead. For Albondigas in Tomato Sauce, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Albondigas in Tomato Sauce on the day of serving.

FAQ

What matters most when making Albondigas in Tomato Sauce?

Shape meatballs lightly so they do not become dense.

What can I substitute in Albondigas in Tomato Sauce?

Use half pork and half beef.

Can I prepare Albondigas in Tomato Sauce ahead?

Prepare the measured ingredients for Albondigas in Tomato Sauce one day ahead. For Albondigas in Tomato Sauce, refrigerate chopped vegetables apart from the other perishable ingredients. Follow the cooking stages for Albondigas in Tomato Sauce on the day of serving.

Food safety references

FoodSafety.gov: cooking temperatures · Food Standards Agency: rice storage and reheating

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