Description
Portuguese Style Meatballs are a culinary delight that brings the warmth of Portugal to your table. Juicy and flavorful, these meatballs are infused with fragrant spices and served in a rich tomato sauce, making them perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, you’ll be able to impress your guests with a dish that is both comforting and visually stunning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (mix of lean and fatty)
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onions and garlic, then set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until translucent.
- Create the mixture: In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, sautéed onions, parsley, egg, paprika, salt, and pepper; mix gently.
- Shape meatballs: Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized spheres and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Sear meatballs: Brown meatballs in heated olive oil over medium-high heat until all sides are golden.
- Make the sauce: Add crushed tomatoes and red wine to the skillet; nestle meatballs back in. Simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg