Appetizer for 1
Spanish Meatballs
Pork and beef meatballs simmer in a tomato and red wine sauce seasoned with garlic, paprika, and parsley.
$39.78for 4 servings
$9.94 per serving$39.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 1servings as written
- $$$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.6 lb | $0.77Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Sandwich bread$2.49 each typical | a little | $0.25Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Ground pork$4.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.25Typical price |
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $2.75Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Blue cheese, brie, queso fresco, paneer$0.80/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.28Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.94 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperWine, beer and spiritsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh white bread
- 1/4 cup beef stock
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp grated manchego cheese
- 1 tbsp parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/4 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
Steps
- Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook half the onion and the garlic for 5 minutes, then cool them for 5 minutes.
- Soak the bread in 1/4 cup beef stock for 5 minutes.
- Mix the soaked bread, cooled onion mixture, pork, beef, egg, cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and brown them in the skillet for 10 minutes, turning often.
- Cook the remaining onion in 1 teaspoon of olive oil for 8 minutes.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, red wine, remaining beef stock, paprika, and salt, then simmer the meatballs for 30 minutes, until they reach 160 F.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
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