SLOW SIMMERED SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH GREEN OLIVES
Steps:
- Prepare the saffron water: Toast the saffron strands in a warm skillet over low heat for 1 minute. Crumble the toasted saffron strands into the 1/4 cup hot water and set aside. Prepare the meatballs: Combine the potato, onion, red bell pepper, parsley in a food processor and process until very finely chopped, but not yet a paste. In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable mixture with the ground beef or lamb, cumin, egg, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 30 minutes or until ready to cook. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, approximately 2 inches in diameter and set aside. The mixture should yield 12-16 meatballs. Prepare the sauce: Place an 12-inch deep skillet (with lid) or dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the grated onion, garlic, olive oil, saffron water, paprika, salt, 3/4 cup of the parsley and hot water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for about 7-10 minutes. Add the meatballs one by one, to poach in the sauce and continue to cook, covered, for 15 mins, gently shaking the pan to ensure even cooking. Add the green olives and continue cooking, covered, for 20-30 minutes longer until all the flavors are deep and melded together. Add the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup parsley and serve piping hot straight from the pan. This recipe is wonderful spooned over rice or accompanied by rustic, crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
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funke joel
[email protected]I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Babier Ewhatomi
[email protected]These meatballs were amazing! I will definitely be making them again and again.
Salaha Sukran
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of green olives, but I still enjoyed these meatballs. They were very flavorful and moist.
Pontsho Masala
[email protected]I had trouble finding green olives, so I used black olives instead. The meatballs still turned out great!
Stunt Abdullah Mahamud
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I will add more spices next time.
Thomas Arthur
[email protected]I love these meatballs! They are so flavorful and juicy. I always make a double batch so I have leftovers.
BD RAKIB
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.
Tsholofelo Bogosi
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them.
Blayd Henry-Martino
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and the green olives were a great addition. I will definitely be making these again.
laxman oli
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are so easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Farooq angra
[email protected]These meatballs were a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were amazing and the green olives added a nice touch. I will definitely be making these again.