SLOW SIMMERED SPANISH MEATBALLS WITH GREEN OLIVES
Steps:
- Prepare the saffron water: Toast the saffron strands in a warm skillet over low heat for 1 minute. Crumble the toasted saffron strands into the 1/4 cup hot water and set aside. Prepare the meatballs: Combine the potato, onion, red bell pepper, parsley in a food processor and process until very finely chopped, but not yet a paste. In a separate bowl, combine the vegetable mixture with the ground beef or lamb, cumin, egg, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the meat mixture for at least 30 minutes or until ready to cook. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, approximately 2 inches in diameter and set aside. The mixture should yield 12-16 meatballs. Prepare the sauce: Place an 12-inch deep skillet (with lid) or dutch oven over medium-low heat. Add the grated onion, garlic, olive oil, saffron water, paprika, salt, 3/4 cup of the parsley and hot water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer gently for about 7-10 minutes. Add the meatballs one by one, to poach in the sauce and continue to cook, covered, for 15 mins, gently shaking the pan to ensure even cooking. Add the green olives and continue cooking, covered, for 20-30 minutes longer until all the flavors are deep and melded together. Add the lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup parsley and serve piping hot straight from the pan. This recipe is wonderful spooned over rice or accompanied by rustic, crusty bread to soak up the sauce.
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agha umair
[email protected]These meatballs were a great way to use up leftover ground beef and pork. They are also a great freezer meal. I like to make a big batch and then freeze them for later. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Dangerous Killer
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of green olives, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The olives added a nice briny touch to the meatballs, and they were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Odika Ebenezer
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit more work than I usually like to put into a weeknight meal, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious, and my family loved them. I will definitely be making them again for special occasions.
Official Scanxy empire
[email protected]I was looking for a new meatball recipe and this one did not disappoint! The meatballs were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Ahmad Saab
[email protected]These meatballs were a great success! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. They were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I served them over rice and everyone loved them.
Mista Cali
[email protected]Overall, these meatballs were a good recipe. They were easy to make and they tasted good. I would make them again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.
Sinethemba Mahlangu
[email protected]The meatballs were good, but the sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would probably use less sugar next time.
Shannon Dalton
[email protected]These meatballs were way too salty for my taste. I think I will use less salt next time.
Sobita Kumal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out dry and tough. I'm not sure what went wrong. Maybe I overcooked them?
Demetris Paraskeva
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more spices next time. The sauce was also a bit too thin. I would probably thicken it with some cornstarch next time.
Rana shazaib Rana shazaib
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They were so tender and flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served them over mashed potatoes and they were a perfect comfort food meal.
Lolbeth Salas
[email protected]These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground beef and pork. They are also a great freezer meal. I like to make a big batch and then freeze them for later. They are perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Shahziab Sahab
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of beef, pork, and green olives. The sauce is also very good. I usually serve them over rice or pasta.
Sumaiya Uzair
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great. I used a combination of ground beef and ground pork, and they were so flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served them over spaghetti and everyone loved them.
Josephine Khasoa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of green olives, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! The olives added a nice briny touch to the meatballs, and they were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
Ibrahim Shehu
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! They were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Hassen Samera
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit more work than I usually like to put into a weeknight meal, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious, and my family loved them. I will definitely be making them again for special occasions.
Mano Princess
[email protected]I wasn't sure how the green olives would taste in this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. They added a nice pop of flavor and really complemented the other ingredients. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Walaa Helal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I served them over rice and everyone loved them.
Osmaninusah Osmaninusah
[email protected]These Spanish meatballs were a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and savory, and the green olives added a nice briny touch. I will definitely be making these again.