Albondigas Lg. Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sauce
Method
Meatballs Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
- 2
Form the Meatballs
With your hands, shape the meat mixture into small balls, approximately the size of a golf ball. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking the Meatballs
- 3
Brown the Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a bit of olive oil. Once hot, carefully add the meatballs in batches, cooking until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomato Sauce
Stir in the tomato sauce, chicken broth, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6
Combine Meatballs with Sauce
Once the sauce is simmering, carefully add the browned meatballs back into the skillet. Cover and let cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Serving
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Once cooked, sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley for garnish. Serve the albondigas with rice or crusty bread for a complete meal.
