Best 4 Albondigas Meatballs Hairy Bikers Recipes

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Spanish cuisine with Albondigas Meatballs, a beloved dish that combines the flavors of Spain with the culinary expertise of the Hairy Bikers. These delectable meatballs, also known as Spanish meatballs, are crafted with a blend of pork, beef, and veal, expertly seasoned with garlic, parsley, and a touch of smoked paprika. Simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with the aromas of white wine, onion, and bay leaves, these meatballs offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Accompanying the Albondigas Meatballs are two additional recipes that elevate the dining experience. Indulge in the classic Spanish Tortilla de Patatas, a savory potato and egg dish that showcases the simplicity of Spanish cuisine. Alternatively, explore the vibrant flavors of Pisto Manchego, a vegetable stew that captures the essence of the Mediterranean diet with its medley of tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini. These recipes, curated by the Hairy Bikers, promise an authentic Spanish culinary adventure that will transport your palate to the sun-kissed landscapes of Spain.

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SPANISH MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE - ALBONDIGAS RECIPE

Spanish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce - Albondigas Recipe image

Spanish meatballs or tapas - albondigas, these are the best meatballs in tomato sauce, Spanish food at its best.

Provided by Adina

Categories Beef, Pork and Lamb

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 23

Ingredients

Meatballs:
1 lb ground meat (a mixture of beef and pork)
2 garlic cloves
1 egg
2 ½ tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
¾ teaspoon sweet paprika
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon hot paprika
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Tomato sauce:
1 medium onion
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves
2 cans chopped tomatoes (each weighing 400 g/ 14 oz)
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

Make meatballs: Place the ground meat, grated garlic cloves, lightly beaten egg, dried breadcrumbs, parsley, sweet, smoked, hot paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well with your hand. Form between 30 and 35 small meatballs, about the size of a walnut.
Fry meatballs: Heat the oil in a large skillet. Fry the meatballs (in two batches if necessary) until brown on all sides. This will take about 5 minutes. Take the meatballs out of the pan and set them aside.
Chop the onion very finely.
Saute: Heat the 2 tablespoons olive oil in the same skillet. Add the onion and cook it until translucent. Add the finely chopped garlic cloves and stir for another minute.
Simmer: Add the tomatoes from the can, fennel seeds, oregano, bay leaves, cayenne pepper, and chopped parsley. Add some salt and pepper as well. Stir well and bring to a boil. Simmer on medium-low heat for 20 minutes or until slightly thickened.
Add the meatballs to the pan and heat them in the sauce for about 5 minutes or cooked through.
Serve as suggested above.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 /4 of the dish, Calories 565 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 43 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 176 mg, Sodium 788 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, UnsaturatedFat 22 g

BIKERS SPANISH MEATBALLS "ALBONDIGAS"

Bikers Spanish Meatballs

Spanish meatballs, "albondigas", make an authentic addition to a tapas selection. Alternatively, serve as a main course.

Provided by wigangiddy

Categories Meat

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

500 g/ 1lb 2oz minced beef (or a mixture of both) or 500 pork (or a mixture of both)
1/2 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3 -4 tablespoons fresh white breadcrumbs
1 free-range egg, beaten
plain flour, for coating
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon paprika
generous pinch saffron
salt

Steps:

For the meatballs, Put the minced meat in a bowl with the onion, garlic, parsley and breadcrumbs. Mix with your hands until well combined, add the beaten egg and mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
Sprinkle some plain flour onto a plate, and roll the meatballs in the flour to coat lightly.
Heat one tablespoon of the olive oil in a frying pan and add a few meatballs to the pan. Fry gently, turning frequently, until golden-brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside to drain on kitchen paper. Repeat with the remaining meatballs, cooking them in batches until they are all cooked. Top up the oil as needed during the cooking process.
Once the meatballs are cooked, make the sauce. In the same pan as the meatballs were cooked in, fry the carrots, onions and garlic over a medium heat until the onions are soft and lightly coloured. Add the parsley, paprika and saffron, and pour in 300ml/½pt water. Bring to the boil, simmer for 2-3 minutes to thicken, season with salt to taste, and then add the meatballs to the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes to warm through before serving.

ALBONDIGAS

Albondigas image

Authentic albondigas are a quick and popular tapas dish that can also work well as a mid-week meal for all the family served with rice or pasta. My albondigas recipe is made from minced beef and pork blended with fried onions, cumin and smokey paprika and shaped into large Spanish meatballs that are slowly cooked in a rich tomato sauce made with roasted red peppers and Rioja wine.

Provided by Javier De La Hormaza

Categories Spanish Meat Recipes, Tapas Recipes

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

500g pork mince
500g beef mince
1 medium onion, finely chopped and sweated for 5 minutes in pan with 1 tbsp of olive oil
1 tablespoon sweet Spanish paprika
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 egg yolk
1 small piece of bread dough, soaked in milk
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Manchego cheese to grate
1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
1 bay leaf
5 tbsp of olive oil
100ml rioja red wine
1kg ripe plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
Pinch of caster sugar
Salt and pepper taste
1 large red pepper, cut in half lengthways, core and seeds removed

Steps:

Start by making the meatballs. In a large bowl combine the minced beef and pork with the sweated onions, cumin, paprika, parsley, egg yolk, bread dough, salt and pepper. Mix well and shape into meatballs the size of a golf ball. Rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
To make the sauce, place a medium-sized pan on a low heat, add 4 tablespoons of the oil, chopped onions, garlic and bay leaf and cook until soft for about 10 minutes. Add the red wine, bring to the boil and reduce by half. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook on a low heat for 30 minutes. Add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes and season with salt and keep warm.
Pre-heat your oven grill. Rub 1 tablespoon of olive oil on all the pepper halves and place under the grill until the skins are completely black all round, remove from the grill and cover with some aluminium foil and rest for 10 minutes. After this time, peel all the peppers and cut into long strips.
Heat some oil in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs until nicely brown on all sides. Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook on a low heat without boiling for 2 minutes on each side. Add the strips of roasted peppers and serve in small dishes with grated manchego cheese melted under the grill.

MAMA'S OLD-FASHIONED ALBONDIGAS (MEATBALL SOUP)

Mama's Old-Fashioned Albondigas (Meatball Soup) image

This is my number-one soup recipe, perfect for a cold rainy day, handed down to me by my mother. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family has.

Provided by SpiceUpYourLife

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 25

Ingredients

1 gallon water
3 cups tomato sauce
1 yellow onion, quartered
4 tablespoons chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon dried oregano
3 pounds lean ground beef
3 eggs
½ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup uncooked white rice
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®)
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
10 small baby potatoes
5 large carrots, sliced diagonally
5 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
2 zucchini, chopped
2 cups thickly shredded green cabbage
1 lemon, sliced into wedges
2 avocados, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Pour water into a large stockpot over high heat. Stir in 3 cups tomato sauce, yellow onion, chicken bouillon, garlic, and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. Bring broth to a slow boil.
Combine ground beef, eggs, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, white rice, 1/4 cup cilantro, seasoned salt, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cumin in a large bowl. Squeeze mixture with your hands until thoroughly mixed.
Scoop 1/4 cup of beef mixture and form in a ball. Lower gently into boiling broth. Repeat with remaining beef mixture.
Stir potatoes, carrots, and celery into the broth. Cover and simmer until meatballs and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in zucchini and cabbage. Cover and simmer until cabbage is tender, about 10 minutes.
Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with avocado and 1/4 cup cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.5 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1125.3 mg, Sugar 7.2 g

Tips:

Use a variety of meats: Combining different types of meat, such as beef, pork, and lamb, adds flavor and texture to the meatballs.
Soak the bread in milk: This helps to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
Don't overwork the meat mixture: Overworking the meat can make the meatballs tough.
Use a light touch when shaping the meatballs: This will help to prevent them from becoming dense.
Brown the meatballs before simmering them: This helps to develop their flavor and create a nice crust.
Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes the meatballs shine, so choose one that you love.
Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: Some popular options include spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or rice.

Conclusion:

Albondigas meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them in a rich tomato sauce, a creamy white sauce, or a spicy chili sauce, there is sure to be an albondigas meatball recipe that you will love. So next time you are looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, give albondigas meatballs a try!