Albondigas in Spanish Tomato Sauce
Soft pork and beef meatballs in a smoky tomato sauce with a splash of sherry.
- Time1 hr
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.44 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Mix both minces, the egg, breadcrumbs, half the garlic, the parsley and a good pinch of salt. Roll into 24 small balls.
- 2
Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pan and brown the meatballs for 5 minutes, turning. Lift them out.
5 min - 3
Add the remaining oil and cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft. Add the rest of the garlic and the paprika for 1 minute.
8 min - 4
Pour in the sherry and let it bubble for 2 minutes, then add the tomatoes and stock.
- 5
Return the meatballs and simmer gently for 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick and the meatballs are cooked through.
20 min - 6
Serve hot with crusty bread.
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