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.