Smoky Spanish Meatballs Recipes

SMOKY ALBONDIGAS

Steps:

• Put the bread in a large bowl, tip over the milk and toss until it has all soaked in.
• Add the mince, garlic, parsley, egg, smoked paprika and lots of seasoning. Mix together really well using clean hands and roll into small meatballs (you'll make about 32 from this mix).
• Heat a little olive oil in a wide, shallow pan and brown the meatballs all over in batches. Scoop out once they're browned. Add a little more oil to the pan then add the sliced garlic and sizzle for a couple of minutes. Tip in the wine and boil until it is almost reduced to nothing. Add the tomatoes and smoked paprika, season and bring the mixture to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, add back the meatballs then simmer for 20 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.

SMOKY SPANISH MEATBALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Soak the breadcrumbs in milk for about 5 minutes and then squeeze out any excess liquid. Pop breadcrumbs into a bowl with the beef, garlic, egg yolk, and smoked paprika. Season with salt and pepper and use your hands to knead the mixture until it is smooth.
• Form the meat mixture into 12 balls and play on a tray. Cover with cling wrap and pop in the fridge for 10 minutes to rest.
• Heat the oil in a large frying pan over med heat. Cook the meatballs, turning, for 4 minutes or until browned. Use a slotted spoon to remove the meatballs and transfer to a plate. Reserve the oil in the pan for the tomato sauce.
• Return reserved pan with oil to medium heat. Add the little splash of extra oil, onion, garlic, and bay leaf and cook for about 4 mins, or until the onion is softened.
• Add in the paprika and cook for a further minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the tomatoes and return the meatballs to the pan. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through.
• Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately (see article for serving suggestions).

ABSOLUTELY AWESOME SMOKY MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix ingredients for meatballs. Shape into small, 1 inch balls. Place on cookie sheet. Bake @325 for 15 to 18 minutes. Drain.
• Mix sauce ingredients together in a saucepan. Cook on medium low till sugar dissolves.
• Place meatballs in crockpot. Add sauce. Cook on low for 4 hours or until onion is tender.

SMOKY MEXICAN MEATBALL STEW

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan. Cook the onion for 8-10 mins until soft, then remove from the pan.
• Meanwhile, place the mince, breadcrumbs, spices and chipotle paste in a bowl, season generously and mix thoroughly. Roll mixture into 20 walnut-sized meatballs. Add the remaining oil to the pan and fry the meatballs for about 8 mins until brown all over.
• Meanwhile, cook the rice following pack instructions. Return the onion to the pan, adding the tomatoes, as well as a can full of water. Simmer for 5 mins, then add the kidney beans and cook for a further 10 mins, until the sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through. Season the meatballs, scatter with coriander and serve with the rice.

SLOW-COOKER SPANISH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine pork, 1/4 cup onion, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, breadcrumbs, eggs, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. With a wooden spoon, gently mix to combine and, using your hands, roll into 25 meatballs (each 1 1/2 inches wide).
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 1/2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. In 2 batches, brown meatballs on all sides, 8 minutes per batch. Transfer meatballs to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Add remaining onion to skillet; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Transfer onion to slow cooker, along with 1 teaspoon paprika and tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook on low until meatballs are tender, 5 hours. Serve with rustic bread if desired.