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Spanish Meatballs Recipe
Warm up your soul with these delectable Spanish Meatballs. Hearty meatballs coated in a fresh tomato sauce that only takes 35 minutes to prepare!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
European , Spanish
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 Tbsp whole milk
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 1/2 tsp paprika*
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup olive oil
For the Sauce
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1.5 lbs fresh whole tomatoes cored and chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl add in the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, egg yolk, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper and then using your hands knead the mixture together until everything is combined.
- Next, create 12 evenly sized meatballs from the meat mixture, place them on a plate and chill in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Next, heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the meatballs for 5 minutes until the outside is nicely browned then remove and place on a paper towel lined plate. Note: The meatballs will not be fully cooked at this point.
- Add the additional olive oil into the pan and turn heat to medium. Then add in the onion, garlic, bay leaf, and cook for 3 minutes or until the onion has softened.
- Then, add in the paprika, tomatoes and return the meatballs into the pan. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 20 minutes stirring occasionally.
- Finally transfer to a bowl and top with fresh parsley and enjoy!
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Notes
- *You can also use smoked paprika for an additional depth of flavor.
- 3 Meatballs = 1 Serving
- You can store your meatballs in an airtight container in your fridge for 3-4 days. You can also freeze this recipe in an airtight container in your freezer for up to 2 months.
- To reheat your leftovers you can do so on the stovetop over medium heat or in the microwave until everything has warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
13g
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
535mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1641IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
33mg
(37%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 535mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1641IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 33mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.