{"id":39507,"date":"2025-03-21T23:29:55","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T22:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/?p=39507"},"modified":"2025-03-30T11:40:28","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T09:40:28","slug":"spanish-albondigas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/","title":{"rendered":"Original meatball recipe: the traditional Spanish way of preparing meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"39507\" class=\"elementor elementor-39507 elementor-39505\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-e227b2d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"e227b2d\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4a4d9c7\" data-id=\"4a4d9c7\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-286e9ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"286e9ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Spain is known for its varied and delicious cuisine, and <b>meatballs<\/b> are a classic that should not be missed. These tasty and juicy meatballs in an aromatic tomato sauce are a very popular dish in Spanish homes and tapas bars. In this article, we show you the <b>best original meatball recipe<\/b> so you can enjoy Spanish tradition right in your own kitchen.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44dc668 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"44dc668\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenidos \/ Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Ingredients_for_4_people\" >Ingredients for 4 people<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#For_the_tomato_sauce\" >For the tomato sauce:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Tools_needed\" >Tools needed<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Tools\" >Tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Preparation_step_by_step\" >Preparation step by step<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Prepare_the_meatballs\" >Prepare the meatballs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Fry_the_meatballs\" >Fry the meatballs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Prepare_the_tomato_sauce\" >Prepare the tomato sauce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Add_the_meatballs_to_the_sauce\" >Add the meatballs to the sauce<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Presentation_suggestions_How_are_meatballs_eaten\" >Presentation suggestions: How are meatballs eaten?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Professional_tips_for_perfect_meatballs\" >Professional tips for perfect meatballs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Serving_suggestions_How_should_meatballs_be_eaten\" >Serving suggestions: How should meatballs be eaten?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Pro_tips\" >Pro tips!<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Professional_advice_for_perfect_meatballs\" >Professional advice for perfect meatballs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Variations_for_meatballs\" >Variations for meatballs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Nutritional_values_per_serving_approx_6_meatballs_with_sauce\" >Nutritional values per serving (approx. 6 meatballs with sauce)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Frequently_asked_questions_about_meatballs\" >Frequently asked questions about meatballs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Can_I_prepare_the_meatballs_in_advance\" >Can I prepare the meatballs in advance?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Can_I_freeze_the_meatballs\" >Can I freeze the meatballs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#What_side_dishes_go_well_with_meatballs\" >What side dishes go well with meatballs?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/spanish-albondigas\/#Can_I_prepare_the_meatballs_in_the_oven\" >Can I prepare the meatballs in the oven?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_for_4_people\"><\/span>Ingredients for 4 people<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p>For the meatballs:<\/p><ul><li>500 g <b>of minced meat<\/b> (beef or pork)<\/li><li>1 <b>egg<\/b><\/li><li>50 g <b>breadcrumbs or stale bread (soaked in milk)<\/b><\/li><li>2 <b>cloves of garlic (chopped)<\/b><\/li><li>1 teaspoon <b>paprika (La Vera, if available)<\/b><\/li><li>\u00bd teaspoon <b>ground cumin<\/b><\/li><li>2 tablespoons <b>parsley, chopped<\/b><\/li><li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\"><b><u>Treurer extra virgin olive oil<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"For_the_tomato_sauce\"><\/span><b><strong>For the tomato sauce:<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li>1 <b>onion, finely chopped<\/b><\/li><li>2 <b>cloves of garlic, chopped<\/b><\/li><li>400 g <b>tomatoes, crushed<\/b><\/li><li>1 teaspoon <b>paprika powder (sweet or hot, to taste)<\/b><\/li><li>1 teaspoon <b>sugar (optional, to soften the acidity of the tomatoes)<\/b><\/li><li>100 ml white <b>wine or broth<\/b><\/li><li>1 bay leaf<\/li><li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li><li>2 tablespoons <a href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/tienda-aceite-oliva\"><b><u>extra virgin olive oil Treurer<\/u><\/b><\/a><\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_needed\"><\/span><b><strong>Tools needed<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>A large bowl for mixing the ingredients<\/li><li>Cutting board and knife for the onions and garlic<\/li><li>Frying pan for frying the meatballs<\/li><li>Soup spoon for stirring the sauce<\/li><li>Saucepan for the tomato sauce<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe5a6f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fe5a6f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools\"><\/span>Tools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li>Large frying pan or casserole<\/li><li>Sharp knife<\/li><li>Cutting board<\/li><li>Ladle<\/li><li>Wooden spoon<\/li><li>Strainer<\/li><li>Large bowl<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-16c13588 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"16c13588\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-231234e5\" data-id=\"231234e5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d62f9d3 elementor-cta--layout-image-right elementor-cta--mobile-layout-image-above elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"d62f9d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/en\/shop\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg elementor-bg\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Esqueixada-bacalao-dieta-mediterranea-scaled.jpeg);\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Esqueixada de Bacalao\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__bg-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tDELIGHT.\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Arbequina variety extra virgin olive oil is characterized by a moderate fruity taste in harmony with a slight bitterness and a mild spicy touch. Notes of green tomato, apple and even banana can be perceived.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__button-wrapper elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-cta__button elementor-button elementor-size-\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tENJOY IT\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b3d14fd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b3d14fd\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b0e065\" data-id=\"4b0e065\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-641aa4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"641aa4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_step_by_step\"><\/span><b><strong>Preparation step by step<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_the_meatballs\"><\/span><b><strong>Prepare the meatballs<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ol><li>In a bowl, mix well the <b>minced meat<\/b>, the <b>egg<\/b>, the soaked and drained <b>bread<\/b>, the <b>garlic<\/b>, the <b>paprika<\/b>, the <b>cumin<\/b>, the <b>parsley<\/b>, the <b>salt<\/b> and the <b>pepper<\/b>.<\/li><li><b>Leave to stand<\/b> for about <b>15 minutes<\/b> to allow the flavours to blend.<\/li><li>Form small <b>meatballs<\/b> (about 3 cm in diameter) with the mixture.<\/li><\/ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fry_the_meatballs\"><\/span><b><strong>Fry the meatballs<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ol><li>Heat the <b>olive oil<\/b> in a large frying pan and fry the meatballs over a medium heat until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.<\/li><\/ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prepare_the_tomato_sauce\"><\/span><b><strong>Prepare the tomato sauce<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ol><li>In the same pan, saut\u00e9 the <b>onion<\/b> and <b>garlic<\/b> until golden brown.<\/li><li>Add the <b>paprika<\/b> and brown briefly. Then, add the <b>white wine or stock<\/b>.<\/li><li>Add the <b>tomato pur\u00e9e<\/b>, <b>bay leaf<\/b>, salt, pepper and sugar (optional). <b>Leave the sauce to simmer<\/b> for about <b>10 minutes<\/b> until it thickens a little.<\/li><\/ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_the_meatballs_to_the_sauce\"><\/span><b><strong>Add the meatballs to the sauce<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ol><li>Place the meatballs in the sauce and leave for a <b>further 15 minutes over a low heat<\/b> until they are tender and the flavors have mixed well.<\/li><\/ol><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presentation_suggestions_How_are_meatballs_eaten\"><\/span><b><strong>Presentation suggestions: How are meatballs eaten?<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><b>As tapas:<\/b> with fresh baguette or toasted bread, perfect for dipping in the sauce<\/li><li><b>As a main course:<\/b> with rice, potatoes or pasta for a filling meal<\/li><li><b>With vegetables:<\/b> accompanied by grilled vegetables or a fresh salad<\/li><\/ul><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_tips_for_perfect_meatballs\"><\/span><b><strong>Professional tips for perfect meatballs<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><b>Bread instead of breadcrumbs:<\/b> stale bread makes the meatballs even juicier<\/li><li><b>Don&#8217;t fry them too much:<\/b> to prevent the meatballs from drying out, fry them only briefly and let them finish cooking in the sauce.<\/li><li>Extra<b> flavor with red wine:<\/b> for a more intense sauce, a strong red wine can be used instead of white wine.<\/li><li><b>Mild or spicy:<\/b> if you like a spicier variant, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-df9b771 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"df9b771\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c41aebf\" data-id=\"c41aebf\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81d5324 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"81d5324\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Albondigas.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-39519\" alt=\"Alb\u00f3ndigas\" srcset=\"https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Albondigas.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Albondigas-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Albondigas-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Albondigas-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Albondigas-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/treurer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Albondigas-64x43.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2eb5a26 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2eb5a26\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-bb21dac\" data-id=\"bb21dac\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-774e494 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"774e494\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Serving_suggestions_How_should_meatballs_be_eaten\"><\/span><b><strong>Serving suggestions: How should meatballs be eaten?<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><b>As tapas:<\/b> with fresh baguette or toast, perfect for dipping in the sauce<\/li><li><b>As a main course:<\/b> with rice, potatoes or pasta for a filling meal<\/li><li><b>With vegetables:<\/b> accompanied by grilled vegetables or a fresh salad<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pro_tips\"><\/span>Pro tips!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Professional_advice_for_perfect_meatballs\"><\/span><b><strong>Professional advice for perfect meatballs<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul><li><b>Bread instead of breadcrumbs:<\/b> stale bread makes the meatballs even juicier<\/li><li><b>Don&#8217;t fry them too much:<\/b> to prevent the meatballs from drying out, fry them only briefly and leave them to finish cooking in the sauce.<\/li><li><b>Extra flavor with red wine:<\/b> for a more intense sauce, you can use a strong red wine instead of white wine.<\/li><li><b>Mild or spicy:<\/b> if you like a spicier variant, add a pinch of cayenne pepper.<\/li><\/ul><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Variations_for_meatballs\"><\/span><b><strong>Variations for meatballs<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><b>Meatballs with almonds:<\/b> in some regions of Spain, ground almonds are added to the sauce<\/li><li><b>Meatballs with saffron:<\/b> a pinch of saffron gives the dish an exquisite touch<\/li><li><b>Meat-free alternative:<\/b> vegetarian meatballs can be made with chickpeas or lentils<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-19a2051 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"19a2051\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f914e93\" data-id=\"f914e93\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutritional_values_per_serving_approx_6_meatballs_with_sauce\"><\/span><b><strong>Nutritional values per serving (approx. 6 meatballs with sauce)<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><b>Calories:<\/b> 350 kcal<\/li><li><b>Protein:<\/b> 25 g<\/li><li><b>Fat:<\/b> 20 g<\/li><li><b>Carbohydrates:<\/b> 15 g<\/li><li><b>Dietary fiber:<\/b> 3 g<\/li><\/ul><p>(Values may vary slightly depending on the ingredients.)<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions_about_meatballs\"><\/span><b><strong>Frequently asked questions about meatballs<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_prepare_the_meatballs_in_advance\"><\/span><b><strong>Can I prepare the meatballs in advance?<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Yes, they can be prepared in advance and are even better the next day. Just keep them in the fridge and heat them up before serving.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_freeze_the_meatballs\"><\/span><b><strong>Can I freeze the meatballs?<\/strong><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><p>Yes, it&#8217;s best to freeze them raw. 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