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Meatballs in homemade tomato sauce
Spain (traditional family recipe)
The taste of family, Olive tree, sun and salt
Gluten-FreeHigh ProteinTraditional
- 4servings
- 460 kcal/serving
- Medium
Utensils needed
About this recipe
Meatballs in tomato sauce are one of the most beloved and repeated dishes in Spanish family kitchens.
Each house has its version, with small nuances reflecting local traditions or inherited customs.
This recipe proposes a homemade and simple version, with well-seasoned minced meat and a tomato sauce cooked slowly to concentrate flavor.
It is the type of dish that awakens memories, ideal to prepare in quantity and enjoy in company, accompanied by rice, potatoes, or bread to dip up to the last drop of sauce.
Instructions
1
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the minced meat with the egg, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, salt, and pepper. Knead well until integrated.
You will need:
400 gMixed minced meat1 unitEgg2 clovesGarlic2 tablespoonsBreadcrumbs2 tablespoonsMilkto tasteSaltto tasteGround black pepper
2
Step 2
Form small balls with the meat mixture. Coat them lightly in flour and fry them in hot oil until golden. Reserve on absorbent paper.
You will need:
for coatingWheat floursufficient quantityFrying oil
3
Step 3
For the sauce, sauté the onion and garlic in a pan with olive oil until golden. Add the crushed tomato, salt, and sugar. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
You will need:
1 unitOnion2 clovesGarlic2 tablespoonsOlive oil400 gCrushed tomato1 teaspoonSugarto tasteSalt
4
Step 4
Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook everything together for 10 minutes more so they soak up the flavor.
5
Step 5
Serve hot accompanied by rice, mashed potatoes, or bread. Ideal for sharing with family.
Your culinary masterpiece is ready to enjoy!
Share your version and surprise your guests with art and flavor.
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