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Albóndigas in tomato sauce

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Albóndigas are among Spain's most popular tapas. Juicy meatballs in an aromatic tomato sauce make an uncomplicated dish for family or guests.

Timing

  • Preparation: approx. 20 minutes
  • Cooking time: approx. 30 minutes
  • Total: approx. 50 minutes

Estimated nutrition

per serving · Calculated for 4 servings.

Energy
≈ 555 kcal
Protein
≈ 33.1 g
Carbohydrates
≈ 17 g
Fat
≈ 38.2 g

Approximate values based on the listed ingredients. Brands, cheese, portion size and preparation can change the values.

Calculation basis

Item weights and household measures are estimated. Unless specified: milk with 1.5% fat, cream with 30% fat and Gouda cheese. Optional ingredients, small amounts of seasoning and separately listed side dishes are excluded. For imprecise entries, the amounts below and comparable reference products are assumed. For alternatives, the first listed ingredient is used. Cooking losses have not been measured.

Quantity assumptions and ingredient mapping

  • 1 egg · ≈ 50.0 g
  • 1 small onion · ≈ 100.0 g
  • 2 garlic cloves · ≈ 6.0 g
  • 2 tbsp olive oil · ≈ 27.3 g
  • 1 onion (sauce) · ≈ 100.0 g
  • 2 garlic cloves (sauce) · ≈ 6.0 g
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste · ≈ 30.0 g
  • 1 tsp sugar · ≈ 4.0 g

Matvaretabellen: Mattilsynet · Santa Maria

Food data: Max Rubner-Institut, BLS 4.0 (2025), CC BY 4.0. Calculated and rounded for this recipe. BLS 4.0 · CC BY 4.0

Ingredients

  • 600 g mixed minced meat
  • 1 egg
  • 50 g breadcrumbs
  • 1 small onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • salt
  • pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion (sauce)
  • 2 garlic cloves (sauce)
  • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 150 ml vegetable stock
  • 1 tsp sugar

Instructions

  1. Mix the minced meat with egg, breadcrumbs, small onion and spices.
  2. Shape into small balls.
  3. Brown all over in olive oil and set aside.
  4. For the sauce, sauté the onion and garlic.
  5. Add the tomato paste.
  6. Stir in tomatoes and stock, season with sugar.
  7. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Return the meatballs.
  9. Braise for another 15 minutes.