Cook the Book: Albóndigas

Name: Cook the Book: Albóndigas
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 Tbsps bread crumbs; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 clove garlic, very finely chopped; 1 liter (1 lb 2 oz) ground beef; 4 Tbsps olive oil; 99 grams onions, chopped; 1 sprig parsley, chopped; 59 milliliters Generous all-purpose (plain) flour; 1 small pinch saffron threads; 10 servings Salt; 473 milliliters Generous sunflower oil; 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped; 3 Tbsps white wine

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Cook the Book: Albóndigas a try. This recipe serves 10. One portion of this dish contains around 18g of protein, 30g of fat, and a total of 377 calories. A mixture of salt, tomatoes, generous flour, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the sunflower oil you could follow this main course with the Banana Bread no.7 as a dessert. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Put the beef, parsley, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, wine and a pinch of salt into a bowl and mix well. Shape the mixture into small balls, rolling them between the palms of your hands. Lightly coat the meatballs in the flour.

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Beef

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Heat the oil in a skillet or frying pan.

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Cooking Oil

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Add the meatballs, in batches, and cook over medium heat, turning frequently, until golden brown all over. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meatballs to a pan, arranging them in a single layer.

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To make the sauce, heat the oil in another skillet.

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Sauce

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Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.

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Add the tomato and cook, stirring occasionally and breaking it up with the side of the spoon, for 6 - 8 minutes. Stir in generous 2 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Bring the sauce to a boil, let cool slightly, then pass it through a food mill or process in a food processor.

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Tomato

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Pour the sauce over the meatballs. Crush the saffron threads in a mortar, then stir in generous 1/3 cup water and pour the mixture into the pan. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 15 - 20 minutes, then serve.

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Saffron