Albondigas, also known as meatballs, is a popular Spanish dish with many variations across Latin America and beyond. They are typically made from ground meat mixed with ingredients like bread crumbs or potatoes for binding, onions, spices, and herbs.
Here’s a simple recipe to make Albondigas:
**Ingredients:**
– 1 lb (450g) ground beef
– ½ small onion, finely chopped
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 medium-sized potato, cooked and mashed
– ¼ cup breadcrumbs
– 1 egg
– 1 tsp cumin
– 1 tsp paprika
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Optional: grated cheese or chopped cilantro for topping
**Instructions:**
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, mashed potato, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix gently until just combined; be careful not to overwork the meat.
3. Form the mixture into small balls about 1-inch in diameter (or any size you prefer).
4. In a large pot of simmering water or broth, carefully place the meatballs. Cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until cooked through.
5. Meanwhile, prepare a simple sauce: mix 2 cups of tomato sauce with a bit of sugar and salt to taste in a pan.
6. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot, garnished with grated cheese or chopped cilantro if desired.
Enjoy your homemade Albondigas!
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