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Recipe of Meatballs in Spanish sauce

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Discover how to prepare delicious meatballs in Spanish sauce, a classic of home cooking that wins everyone over. This easy recipe combines juicy meatballs made from mixed pork and beef with a flavorful sauce of tomato, white wine, and sautéed vegetables. Perfect for a family meal or a special lunch, these meatballs are versatile: you can serve them with white rice, mashed potatoes, or French fries. Originating from Spanish tradition, they stand out for their tender texture and deep flavor, achieved by soaking bread crumbs in milk and adding a touch of nutmeg. They are also ideal for making ahead, as the flavors intensify when rested. In this step-by-step guide, you will learn to make them from scratch, from kneading the meat to achieving a thick and aromatic sauce. Go ahead and surprise your loved ones with this comforting and flavorful dish!

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Recipe of Meatballs in Spanish sauce
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Cook

60 min

Servings

6

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1

    Soak the breadcrumbs in a bowl with milk, finely chop half of the garlic cloves and transfer it to another bowl and add the minced meat, the egg, the grated nutmeg, the chopped parsley, the breadcrumbs that were soaked and a pinch of salt, mix and knead everything very well, until it forms a large ball of meat dough.

  2. 2

    We take small portions of dough and give them a rounded meatball shape. We pass them through flour and fry them in a pan with plenty of oil and set them aside.

  3. 3

    Chop the onion, leek and garlic finely, peel the tomato and grate it and sauté these vegetables in a pan with a drizzle of oil, add salt and fry everything over low heat. When they are poached, add the tomato and continue cooking until it is well reduced.

  4. 4

    We add a teaspoon of flour and cook it a little. Pour in the wine, a little broth and if necessary, add more broth, because it can thicken a lot and simmer it for about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    We transfer the vegetables to a mixer glass and beat everything, then we pass it through a Chinese and we strain it and transfer it to a saucepan, place the meatballs in this one and cook it for approximately 20 minutes at low heat.

  6. 6

    After this time we remove it from the heat, let it rest a little, while it is resting we fry some potatoes, plate the meatballs with some French fries and ready to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

How difficult is it to prepare Meatballs in Spanish sauce?

This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.

How long does it take to prepare Meatballs in Spanish sauce?

The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 60 minutes.

How many people does this recipe serve?

This recipe is designed for 6 servings.

Can I substitute some ingredients?

Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.

How should I store this preparation?

Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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