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Albondigas

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1h 15min

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6 servings

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Albondigas is a classic Spanish dish featuring tender, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, seasoned with garlic, parsley, and smoked paprika. Served over rice or with crusty bread, this comforting meal is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.

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1 g
3 g
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1
Prepare the meatball mixture

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, milk, egg, 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well until combined.

2
Form the meatballs

Using wet hands, shape the mixture into 24 meatballs, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

3
Brown the meatballs

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.

4
Prepare the sauce

In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.

5
Add the tomatoes and broth

Stir in the canned tomatoes with their juices, chicken broth, bay leaves, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a simmer.

6
Simmer the meatballs

Return the meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened, about 30 minutes.

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Serve

Remove the bay leaves. Sprinkle the albondigas with the remaining chopped parsley and serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.

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