Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Spanish meatballs, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends savory ground meat, an array of aromatic spices, and the vibrant tang of green olives. These succulent meatballs, known as albóndigas, are meticulously crafted using a combination of beef and pork, seasoned with paprika, garlic, and cumin, then delicately simmered in a rich tomato sauce infused with the briny essence of green olives. Accompanying this delectable dish are three tantalizing recipes: a classic tomato sauce, a zesty chimichurri sauce, and a creamy garlic aioli. Each sauce offers a unique flavor profile, allowing you to customize your culinary experience and elevate these Spanish meatballs to new heights of deliciousness.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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
SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH BEANS AND GREENS
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- For the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Soak the bread in milk to soften in a small dish.
- Place the beef and pork in a mixing bowl. Squeeze out the milk from the bread and crumble into small bits as you add to bowl. Sprinkle the meats with salt and pepper, and add the onions, paprika, garlic, egg, cilantro and parsley. Mix thoroughly. Roll into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange on a baking sheet. Spray with olive oil spray and bake until crispy on the outside, about 20 minutes.
- For the greens and beans: Meanwhile, heat the EVOO in a Dutch oven over medium to medium-high heat. Add the garlic, chiles and onions. Season with salt and pepper, and stir for 5 minutes. Wilt in the greens, and add the stock and beans. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and add the meatballs. Simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and cool completely. Store in the refrigerator for a make-ahead meal.
- Reheat the soup over medium heat and serve with crusty bread.
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
SPANISH MEATBALLS
Tasty little meatballs to serve as appetizers or serve on rice as an entree. Let me know what you think ... but PLEASE be nice ... I am new here and I scare easily. ;)
Provided by Moonchild64
Categories Meat
Time 55m
Yield 40 meatballs, 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together all meatball ingredients EXCEPT flour.
- Roll mixture into 2" balls.
- Roll each ball in the flour.
- Lightly oil a skillet with olive oil and fry the meatballs on med.- high heat until golden brown.
- Put meatballs in a large saucepan and set aside.
- In the same skillet you fried the meatballs in, add the onions and peppers and cook until tender.
- Add the tomatoes and cook another 8-10 minutes or until tomatoes are the consistency you like.
- Add the wine and cook about 3 more minutes.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour sauce mixture onto meatballs and let simmer on low about 10 minutes.
- Best served on rice or rice-a-roni.
- *NOTE* If you like a sweeter sauce, try mixing 3 Tbsp grape jelly with the wine before adding it to the sauce.
FETA AND OLIVE MEATBALLS
These baked, ground lamb meatballs are flavored with feta and green olives.
Provided by Andrea
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Lamb Ground
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat your oven's broiler.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground lamb with parsley, onion, feta cheese, green olives, eggs, and Italian seasoning. Shape into 16 meatballs, and place 2 inches apart on a baking sheet.
- Broil about 3 inches away from the heat until browned on top. Turn over, and broil on the other side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.4 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 98.5 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef: The better the quality of the beef, the better the meatballs will be. Look for ground beef that is at least 80% lean.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing will make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Form the meatballs into uniform balls: This will help them cook evenly.
- Brown the meatballs before simmering them: This will help them develop a nice flavor and texture.
- Use a good quality tomato sauce: The tomato sauce is an important part of this dish, so make sure to use a sauce that you enjoy.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sides: Rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes are all good options.
Conclusion:
Spanish meatballs with green olives are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef, pork, and veal, and they are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. The green olives add a salty and briny flavor to the dish. These meatballs are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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