Albóndigas en Salsa Española: Traditional Spanish Meatballs

Spanish albóndigas are tender meatballs served in a rich tomato and white wine sauce—a perfect comfort dish!

Ingredients (Serves 4-6)

For the meatballs:

• 500g ground beef and pork mix
• 1 egg
• 50g breadcrumbs
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (available in our store)

For the sauce:

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp flour
• 200ml white wine
• 400ml tomato sauce (available in our store)
• 200ml chicken broth
• 1 tsp sweet paprika (available in our store)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the meatballs: Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl and form small balls.
2. Heat olive oil in a pan and brown the meatballs. Remove and set aside.
3. Make the sauce: In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
4. Add white wine and let it reduce. Then, pour in tomato sauce, chicken broth, and paprika.
5. Return the meatballs to the pan and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Serve hot with bread or rice.

👉 Find authentic Spanish tomato sauce, paprika, and olive oil in our store!