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Albondigas in Tomato Sauce

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Spanish meatballs simmered in a smoky paprika tomato sauce. The kind of dinner that makes you wish for crusty bread to mop the bowl. Family-friendly, freezer-friendly.

Prep 20 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.87

Approx £7.47 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Albondigas in Tomato Sauce

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Mix the minces with egg, breadcrumbs, half the garlic (crushed), salt and chopped parsley. Form into 24 small balls.
  2. 2
    Heat the oil in a wide pan and brown the meatballs in batches for 4 minutes per batch. Remove.
  3. 3
    In the same pan, soften the chopped onion for 6 minutes. Add the remaining garlic and paprika for 1 minute.
  4. 4
    Pour in tomatoes and stock. Simmer 5 minutes. Return the meatballs.
  5. 5
    Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened around the meatballs. Scatter with parsley.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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