Albóndigas en Salsa de Almendras (Spanish Meatballs with Almond Sauce)
A traditional Andalusian dish from Joe’s early years in Gibraltar. We've simplified the recipe while taking flavor to a whole new level with our Caramelized Onion Savory Jam. Enjoy an eponymous flavor of southern Spain at home!
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2 lbs ground beef
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3 small bell peppers, diced
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⅓ cup sliced almonds
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1 large egg
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup breadcrumbs and 2 whole slices of bread
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6 Tbsp olive oil
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1 cup white wine
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Parsley, chopped
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Blake Hill Caramelized Onion Savory Jam
Instructions.
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1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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In a bowl, combine beef, egg, breadcrumbs, a pinch of salt and black pepper, and a handful of parsley with your hands.
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3
Shape meatballs by rolling portions of the beef mixture between the palms of your hands.
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Coat each meatball in flour and set aside.
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5
Preheat a skillet over high heat and add 3 Tbsp olive oil.
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Add meatballs to skillet and brown on the outside to seal in the juices and create a delicious crust. Remove from heat.
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In medium saucepan over medium heat, add remaining olive oil and toast almonds, stirring occasionally.
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Tear bread slices into large pieces and add to saucepan, letting ingredients absorb the oils, then remove from heat.
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9
Transfer saucepan's contents to a blender, add wine, ⅓ cup water, and ⅓ jar Blake Hill Caramelized Onion Savory Jam. Blend until smooth.
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Add blender’s contents back to saucepan, add diced bell peppers, simmer to reduce sauce, and emulsify mixture.
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Add meatballs to the sauce, simmer for 10 minutes, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Transfer to a casserole dish and bake in oven for 10 minutes, then garnish with parsley.
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Serve with rice or patatas fritas (French fries, which is the Spanish way) and Enjoy!









