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title: Albóndigas en Salsa de Tomate (Spanish Meatballs in Tomato Sauce)
servings: 4
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 28 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/albondigas-en-salsa
---

Gather @fresh parsley{2%tbsp}.

Soak the @breadcrumbs{40%g} in the @milk{60%ml} for 5 minutes until softened. ~{5%minutes}

In a bowl, combine the @ground beef{500%g}, soaked breadcrumbs, @egg{1}, half the @garlic{4%clove}, half the parsley and the @salt{1%tsp}; mix just until combined.

Shape into 16 walnut-sized meatballs, rolling gently between your palms.

Warm 2 tablespoons of the @olive oil{3%tbsp} in a large skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs on all sides in batches, about 5 minutes per batch, then set aside. ~{5%minutes}

In the same pan, add the remaining oil, and soften the @onion{1} and the rest of the garlic, about 5 minutes. ~{5%minutes}

Stir in the @smoked paprika{1%tsp}, then the @canned tomato{2%can}, and simmer the sauce until slightly thickened, about 8 minutes. ~{8%minutes}

Return the meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer gently until cooked through and tender, about 12 minutes. ~{12%minutes}

Scatter with the remaining parsley and serve with bread or over rice.