Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs) Recipe

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Albondigas (Spanish Meatballs)
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Directions:

  1. Mix the mince with the egg and half the onion. Season with 1 stock cube and black pepper.
  2. Roll the mixture with your hands into ping pong sized balls and fry in oil until almost cooked (the meatballs can still be slightly pink in middle as they are going to simmer in the sauce). Drain all but 1tbsp oil in the pan, retaining the bit’s of meat that are left in the bottom of the pan. Add the rest of the onions and some garlic and fry for a further 2 minutes - they should turn a beatiful meaty colour.
  3. Add the 2 tins of chopped tomatoes and a good sprinkling of mixed herbs (I used Herbs de Provence). Add in the red wine and crumble in the final stock cube, then season again if required.
  4. Simmer for 20 minutes so that the sauce thickens - longer if it requires it.
  5. Serving Suggestion - This can be served on it’s own as part of a tapas meal, or you could serve these with spaghetti or some Spanish rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 249.97 Kcal (1047 kJ)
Calories from fat 66.22 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.36g 11%
Cholesterol 118.42mg 39%
Sodium 873.63mg 36%
Potassium 702.88mg 15%
Total Carbs 6.33g 2%
Sugars 1.31g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 2%
Protein 33.87g 68%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 4%
Iron 2.7mg 15%
Calcium 38.3mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 52.5 Kcal (220 kJ)
Calories from fat 13.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.55g 11%
Cholesterol 24.87mg 39%
Sodium 183.49mg 36%
Potassium 147.62mg 15%
Total Carbs 1.33g 2%
Sugars 0.27g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 2%
Protein 7.11g 68%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 15%
Calcium 8.1mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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