In the realm of culinary delights, the Spanish meatball reigns supreme. These succulent orbs of seasoned ground meat, enveloped in a tantalizing sauce, have captivated taste buds for generations. Our culinary journey takes us to the heart of Spain, where we'll explore two distinct yet equally enticing recipes for slow-simmered Spanish meatballs. The first recipe showcases the classic combination of tender meatballs nestled in a rich tomato sauce, while the second presents a delectable twist with green olives adding a briny, savory dimension to the dish. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors, a symphony of textures, and an unforgettable dining experience. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Spain.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH GREEN OLIVES
My Mom knew a Spanish nurse and this is the recipe she gave her. I liked it a lot. It has white wine and green olives in it.
Provided by Dienia B.
Categories Meat
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim crusts and soak bread in milk.
- Mix bread, crushed garlic, freshly grated nutmeg, finely minced parsley egg, and salt and pepper
- Add ground beef.
- Form meat into small walnut size meatballs.
- Roll meatballs in flour.
- Cut onion into rings.
- Heat olive oil in heavy pan.
- Cook meatballs until browned; remove from pan.
- Add more olive oil.
- Brown onions lightly .
- Add meatballs back to pan with the sliced stuffed green olives.
- Add wine and chicken stock.
- Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.9, Fat 30.1, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 136.4, Sodium 305.9, Carbohydrate 10.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.1, Protein 31.7
SLOW-COOKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS
What I love about these meatballs is that they can be served as an appetizer right out of the slow cooker, or alongside your favorite pasta. They also make a delicious sandwich. -Jason Romano, Downingtown, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 3h50m
Yield about 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook until onion is tender and golden brown, 5-9 minutes. Cool slightly., In a large bowl, combine bread crumbs, eggs, cheese, parsley, water, basil, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and onion mixture. Add ground meats; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-in. balls. Place on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake until browned, 20-25 minutes., Transfer meatballs to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Pour spaghetti sauce over top. Cook, covered, on low until meatballs are cooked through, 3-4 hours. If desired, serve with minced parsley., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently and adding a little water or broth if necessary. Serve as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SPANISH MEATBALL & BUTTER BEAN STEW
This hearty one-pot is full of Mediterranean flavour, with pork, red onion, peppers and smoked paprika - an impressive 4 of your 5 a day
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Season the pork, working the seasoning in with your hands, then shape into small meatballs. Heat the oil in a large pan, add the meatballs and cook for 5 mins, until golden brown all over. Push to one side of the pan and add the onion and peppers. Cook for a further 5 mins, stirring now and then, until the veg has softened, then stir in the garlic and paprika. Stir everything around in the pan for 1 min, then add the tomatoes. Cover with a lid and simmer for 10 mins.
- Uncover, stir in the beans, the sugar and some seasoning, then simmer for a further 10 mins, uncovered. Just before serving, stir in the parsley. Serve with crusty bread for dunking, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 435 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 35 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 12 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.3 milligram of sodium
MEATBALL AND OLIVE STEW (ALBONDIGAS VERDES)
This is a tangy variation of the traditional Mexican meatball soup.
Provided by Melanie
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix the ground beef, ground pork, white rice, minced onion, and eggs together in a large bowl. Form into 1 inch meatballs; set aside.
- Place the tomatillos and jalapenos in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tomatillos have softened and begin to turn a yellow color, about 15 minutes. Drain, then transfer contents of saucepan to a blender along with the quartered onions, garlic, cilantro, green olives, and 1 cup of water. Blend until almost smooth.
- Heat the oil in the saucepan used to cook the tomatillos. When hot, pour in the tomatillo sauce and bring to a boil, stirring. Pour in 3 cups of water and return to a boil. Season to taste with salt.
- Stir in the meatballs. Add water, if needed, to cover completely. Simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through and the soup is thick, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 164 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1021.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SLOW-COOKER SPANISH MEATBALLS
Take a family favorite to new heights: Hot smoked paprika gives meatballs deep flavor and low, slow cooking ensures they're extra tender.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Ground Pork Recipes
Time 5h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pork, 1/4 cup onion, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, breadcrumbs, eggs, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon, gently mix to combine and, using your hands, roll into 25 meatballs (each 1 1/2 inches wide).
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. In 2 batches, brown meatballs on all sides, 8 minutes per batch. Transfer meatballs to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add remaining onion to skillet; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Transfer onion to slow cooker, along with 1 teaspoon paprika and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on low until meatballs are tender, 5 hours. Serve with rustic bread if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 346 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g
Tips:
- To make sure the meatballs are evenly browned, make sure the pan is not overcrowded. If necessary, cook the meatballs in batches.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
- If you don't have any green olives on hand, you can substitute black olives or capers.
- Serve the meatballs with crusty bread or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
Conclusion:
These slow-simmered Spanish meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a party. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. With a little planning ahead, you can have this dish on the table in no time. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give these Spanish meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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