Low Sodium Gluten Free Spanish Albondigas

Total time55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time35 min

Low Sodium Gluten Free Spanish Albondigas

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the meatballs

½ lb ground pork
Smithfield All Natural 85% Lean Ground Pork Private Selection Natural Duroc Ground Pork Ground Pork Open Nature Pork Ground Pork 80% Lean 20% Fat - 16 Oz 90% Lean Ground Pork
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½ lb ground beef
¼ cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
¾ tsp fine salt
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.
¼ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil

For the sauce

2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp ground cumin
¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
½ cup chicken broth
½ tsp fine salt, plus more to taste
Chef's tip
Season to taste - salt substitutes can taste bitter in larger amounts, so start with less.

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, gluten free breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix with your hands until just combined — do not overwork the mixture.
2
Roll the mixture into balls about 1½ inches in diameter (roughly 16–18 meatballs total), placing them on a plate as you go.

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