Best 4 Bikers Spanish Meatballs Albondigas Recipes

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Albondigas, also known as Spanish meatballs, is a traditional dish that combines the flavors of ground meat, spices, and a rich tomato-based sauce. Originating from Spain, these meatballs are often served as tapas or as a main course accompanied by sides like rice, pasta, or bread.

This article features a collection of three unique recipes for Spanish meatballs, each offering a distinct taste and texture:

* **Biker's Spanish Meatballs:** These hearty and flavorful meatballs are made with a blend of ground beef and pork, seasoned with a combination of chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Simmered in a zesty tomato-based sauce, these meatballs pack a punch of heat and spice.

* **Traditional Spanish Meatballs:** This classic recipe showcases the authentic flavors of Spanish cuisine. Ground beef and pork are combined with bread crumbs, milk, and spices to create tender and juicy meatballs. Cooked in a rich tomato sauce infused with bell peppers, onions, and garlic, these meatballs offer a comforting and homey taste.

* **Turkey Spanish Meatballs:** For a healthier take on this classic dish, these meatballs use ground turkey instead of beef and pork. Seasoned with a blend of herbs and spices, including paprika, thyme, and parsley, these meatballs are leaner and just as delicious as their traditional counterparts. They are simmered in a light tomato sauce, making them a great option for those seeking a healthier meal.

Whether you prefer your meatballs spicy, traditional, or lean, this article has a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey to explore the delightful world of Spanish meatballs.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

ALBONDIGAS



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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

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.

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

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.

SPANISH MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE - ALBONDIGAS RECIPE



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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

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

ALBONDIGAS (SPANISH MEATBALLS)



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These savory little meatballs are browned and then added to a delicious white wine sauce. They can be served as part of a tapas buffet or as a main course over noodles or rice. From a January 1986 issue of Bon Appetit magazine that featured "The Best of Madrid".

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Veal

Time 1h25m

Yield 40 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 lb lean pork, minced
2 lbs beef or 2 lbs veal, minced
1 egg, beaten to blend
4 1/2 teaspoons minced onions
3 small garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
1 large onion, minced
1 large carrot, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon tomato puree
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 whole clove
salt
1 cup vegetable oil (or less)
all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • For Meatballs:.
  • Soak breadcrumbs in milk until very soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine with all remaining ingredients in large bowl; mix until just blended.
  • Roll into 1-inch diameter rounds; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, for Sauce:.
  • Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add onion and carrot and cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon flour and stir 3 minutes.
  • Blend in stock, then stir in wine,tomato puree,pepper,clove and salt.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring and skimming surface.
  • Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes; adjust seasoning.
  • Heat vegetable oil in another large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Roll meatballs in flour to coat.
  • Add to skillet and cook until light brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer meatballs to sauce, using slotted spoon.
  • Simmer until meatballs are cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2, Fat 24.8, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 59.5, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.6

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ground beef and pork. You can also use a combination of beef, pork, and veal.
  • Don't overwork the meat mixture. Overworking will make the meatballs tough.
  • Chill the meatball mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help the meatballs hold their shape.
  • Brown the meatballs in a hot skillet before simmering them in the sauce. This will give the meatballs a nice crust and help keep them moist.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
  • Serve the meatballs with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

These Spanish Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are also a great appetizer or party food. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Spanish Meatballs that will impress your family and friends. ¡Buen provecho!

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