Recipe: Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)Description: A hearty Spanish stew featuring tender, well-seasoned meatballs braised in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for serving with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 55Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 500 g ground beef, 0.5 cup onion, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoon olive oil, 2 clove garlic, 400 g diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon black pepperInstructions: In a bowl, combine ground beef, 0.5 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Mix well and form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside. In the same pot, add 0.5 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 can (400 g) of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Bring to a simmer. Return the meatballs to the pot, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors meld, stirring occasionally.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: Spanish, stew, meatballs, comfort foodThis Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs) recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 55 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
Spanish
stew
meatballs
comfort food

Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)

A hearty Spanish stew featuring tender, well-seasoned meatballs braised in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for serving with crusty bread or over mashed potatoes.

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Prep: 15 min
Cook: 40 min
Serves: 4
August 8, 2025
Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs) - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
1.1 poundsground beef
0.5 cupsonion

chopped

1 teaspooncumin
1 teaspoonchili powder
0.5 teaspoonssalt
2 tablespoonsolive oil
2 clovesgarlic

minced

0.9 poundsdiced tomatoes
1 teaspoonblack pepper
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a bowl, combine ground beef, 0.5 cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and 0.5 teaspoon salt. Mix well and form into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.

2

In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3

In the same pot, add 0.5 cup chopped onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 can (400 g) of diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon cumin. Bring to a simmer.

4

Return the meatballs to the pot, cover, and let simmer on low heat for 30 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the flavors meld, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
410
Calories
26.2g
Fat
6.5g
Carbs
33.9g
Protein
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