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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
Scott Hawkins/Bauermediasyndication.com.au
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1H 5M

Ingredients

Meatballs

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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