Description:
A savory dish of meatballs (albondigas) combined with mushrooms in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce, perfect as a hearty appetizer or main course.
Cooking Equipment Needed:
- Large skillet Mixing bowl
Ingredients:
- 1 pound ground beef or pork
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup diced mushrooms
1 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup beef or vegetable broth
Parsley for garnish
Cooking Time:
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cooking Steps:
Make Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small balls.
Cook Meatballs and Mushrooms: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add meatballs, and brown on all sides. Add mushrooms and saute until tender.
Add Sauce: Pour tomato sauce and broth over the meatballs and mushrooms. Simmer for about 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and meatballs are cooked through.
Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.