Appetizer: Spain – Albóndigas (Meatballs)

Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 12 min

Cook 8 min

Additional 3 min

Total 20 min

Ingredients

1 lb / 450 g ground beef
1/2 cup (60 g) breadcrumbs
1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp (8 g) chopped parsley
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Olive oil for frying
Simple tomato sauce (for serving)

Instructions

1. Combine breadcrumbs and milk; let soak briefly. Mix with ground beef, egg, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper until just combined.
2. Shape into small, bite-sized meatballs.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry meatballs in batches until browned and cooked through (6–8 minutes).
4. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with toothpicks and a side of simple tomato sauce.