85g Co-op Truly Irresistible Spanish Serrano ham. ⢠2 cloves garlic, peeled. ⢠50g white breadcrumbs. ⢠3 tbsp sem
Spanish Meatballs
Serving suggestion
Throw a fiesta in your kitchen with this tapas inspired dish. Although you might find it difficult to share.
Serves: 8 people
Preparation time: 25 minutes Cook time: 40 mins
Ingredients
• 2 tbsp olive oil For the sauce: • 2 tbsp olive oil • 5 shallots, peeled and finely chopped • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed • Large pinch chilli flakes • 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes • 2 bay leaves • 100ml white wine (optional)
For the meatballs: • 85g Co-op Truly Irresistible Spanish Serrano ham • 2 cloves garlic, peeled • 50g white breadcrumbs • 3 tbsp semi skimmed milk • 500g lean minced beef • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes • 1 Co-op British free range egg, lightly beaten • 3 tbsp plain flour
Method • • • • • • • • •
Put the ham and garlic in a food processor and finely chop Add the rest of the meatball ingredients apart from the flour and oil, and mix Shape into about 35 small balls. Season the flour with black pepper then dip the balls into it Heat the oil in a pan and fry some of the balls for a few minutes, turning to ensure they are golden all over Put onto a plate then repeat with the remaining balls Meanwhile, heat the oil for the sauce in a large pan and soften the shallots for 10 minutes Add the garlic and chilli and cook for a few minutes Add the tomatoes, bay leaves and wine, if using, and cook for 10 more minutes Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, until the sauce is thicker and the meatballs cooked
Nutritional information
Approx. per serving:
Carbohydrate per serving: 14g % of an adult’s reference intake. One serving = 1 of your 5 a day
