Albondigas Recipe
Spanish Beef, Pork and Veal Meatballs, Chipotle Tomato Sauce, Queso Fresco, Pickled Red Onions
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Meatballs
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, ground veal, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a tray.
- 3
Cook the Meatballs
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a bit of oil and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Chipotle
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
- 6
Combine and Simmer
Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- 7
Serve
Serve the meatballs topped with crumbled queso fresco and pickled red onions.
