Albondias (Savoury Meatballs)

Name: Albondias (Savoury Meatballs)
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 794 g pork (minced, extra-lean); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; salt and pepper; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 400 g chopped tomatoes (canned); 1/4 teaspoon artificial sweetener; 1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika; salt and pepper; parsley (large handful of fresh, finely chopped)

Submitted by McCarthy

"Taken from 'Slimming World' magazine - make double and freeze for a delicious supper on standby - worth the effort"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 15
Serves:: 4

ingredients

794 g pork (minced, extra-lean)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt and pepper
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
400 g chopped tomatoes (canned)
¹⁄₄ teaspoon artificial sweetener
1 teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
salt and pepper
parsley (large handful of fresh, finely chopped)

directions

Put the mince, garlic, egg yolk and spices (garlic, cumin, coriander, nutmeg and cinnamon) in a bowl and using your fingers, mix until well combined. season, Cover and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
To make the sauce, heat a large frying pan sprayed with fry light and add the onion and garlic. Cook over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes. Add the tomatoes, sweeteer and paprika and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to low cover and simmer gently for 12-15 minutes stirring occasionally.
For the meatballs, make small balls from the mince mixture (allow 5-6 per serving) Add the meatballs to the sauce in a single layer and stir gently., Continue to cook for a gentle heat for 12-15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Remove from the heat and season to taste. Serve in warmed bowls, scattered with the chopped parsley.