Delight Your Taste Buds with Sun-Dried Tomato and Almond Meatballs in Spanish Sauce Recipe with Thermomix
Delight Your Taste Buds with Sun-Dried Tomato and Almond Meatballs in Spanish Sauce Recipe with Thermomix
If you’re looking for a flavorful and delicious dish to impress your guests or simply treat yourself to a special meal, look no further than this Sun-Dried Tomato and Almond Meatballs in Spanish Sauce recipe made with Thermomix. The combination of sun-dried tomatoes and almonds adds a unique twist to traditional meatballs, while the Spanish sauce brings a burst of rich and tangy flavors. Get ready to delight your taste buds with this mouthwatering dish!
Ingredients:
- 500g ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, almonds, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place the meatballs on a plate and set aside.
- In the Thermomix bowl, add the olive oil and heat it at Varoma temperature for 3 minutes.
- Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic to the bowl. Sauté at Varoma temperature for 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the diced red bell pepper to the bowl and sauté at Varoma temperature for 2 minutes until it becomes slightly tender.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, paprika, dried oregano, sugar, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix at 100°C for 5 minutes to combine all the flavors.
- Remove the sauce from the Thermomix bowl and set aside.
- Place the meatballs in the Varoma dish and arrange them evenly.
- Pour the prepared Spanish sauce over the meatballs in the Varoma dish.
- Place the Varoma dish on top of the Thermomix bowl and cook at Varoma temperature for 20 minutes.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, remove the Varoma dish from the Thermomix bowl and set aside.
- Transfer the Spanish sauce from the bowl to a serving dish.
- Arrange the cooked meatballs on top of the Spanish sauce.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy this delightful dish with your favorite side dish, such as rice or crusty bread.
With its flavorful meatballs and tangy Spanish sauce, this Sun-Dried Tomato and Almond Meatballs recipe made with Thermomix is sure to impress your guests and make your taste buds sing. Give it a try and savor the explosion of flavors in every bite!