Name: Meatballs with patatas bravas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 potatoes, cut into chunks; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 clove garlic, crushed; 1 long red chilli, finely sliced; 400 gram can diced tomato; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; salad, crusty bread, aioli to serve; Meatballs; 500 gram beef mince; 1 onion, grated; 2 tablespoon parsley, chopped; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon olive oil

Meatballs with patatas bravas

Fast, tasty and budget-friendly, these Spanish beef meatballs are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. Serve with crispy golden patatas bravas, crusty bread, salad and a hearty dollop of aioli

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Serves 4

Prep

25M

Cook

40M

Total

1H 5M

Ingredients

4 potatoes, cut into chunks

1/4 cup olive oil

2 clove garlic, crushed

1 long red chilli, finely sliced

400 gram can diced tomato

1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika

salad, crusty bread, aioli to serve

Meatballs

500 gram beef mince

1 onion, grated

2 tablespoon parsley, chopped

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

1.Preheat oven to 200°C. Line two oven trays with baking paper.

2.In a saucepan of salted water, boil potatoes on high for 5-10 minutes until slightly tender. Drain, then spread onto one prepared tray and drizzle with half the oil. Season, then bake for 15-20 minutes until golden.

3.Heat remaining oil in a small saucepan. Sauté garlic and chilli for 1 minute, then stir in tomato and paprika. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Season to taste and keep warm.

Meatballs

4.In a bowl, combine mince, onion, parsley and egg. Season and mix well. Roll into walnut-sized balls, then place on prepared tray and chill for 10 minutes. Heat oil in a frying pan on high, then cook meatballs for 10-12 minutes, turning, until golden all over. Drain on paper towels.

5.Serve meatballs with potatoes, topped with tomato sauce, and accompanied with salad, crusty bread and aioli.

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