A Spanish tapas staple that browns small meatballs, then simmers them in tomato sauce until tender enough to mop up with toasted bread.
30 min prep 30 min cook 10 min rest
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Knead the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and seasoning.
Shape small meatballs from the mixture and rest them for 10 minutes.
Sear the meatballs in a hot pan for 8 minutes until the outside takes on color.
Boil the tomato sauce in a separate pot for 5 minutes.
Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
When the sauce thickens, serve hot with parsley.
💡 Tip: Sear each side of the meatballs in the pan before adding them to the sauce; searing sets the texture so the meatballs do not fall apart in the sauce.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve with toasted bread slices.
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
~350
kcal calories
20
g protein
18
g carbs
21
g fat
4.1g
Sugar
1.4g
Fiber
476.3mg
Sodium
12.2g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (75%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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