Albondigas
A classic Spanish dish, albondigas are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, perfect for a warm and satisfying meal.
📷 Nacho Pintos from Barcelona — CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons)
⏱️ 20 min prep + 15 min cottura · 4 porzioni · facile
Ingredients
- 200g of beef
- 100g of zucchini
- 1 onion
- 100g of toasted bread
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon of ginger
- 1 tablespoon of chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- oil for frying
- 100g of sweet potatoes
- 200ml of beef broth
Method
- Clean and dice the onion and zucchini into small pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the beef, crumbled toasted bread, eggs, ginger, parsley, pepper, and salt.
- Add the diced onion, zucchini, and sweet potatoes, mixing well.
- Form the meatballs by hand, ensuring they are uniform in size.
- Fry the meatballs in plenty of hot oil for about 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.
- In a saucepan, pour the beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the meatballs and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until they are cooked through.
- Serve hot with a bit of broth on top.
The story
Albondigas originated in Asia Minor and spread throughout Europe, becoming a popular dish in Spain.
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