Beef Albondigas & Patatas Bravas

Beef Albondigas & Patatas Bravas

🥘 Ingredients

  • beef stock concentrate
    2 unit
  • black pepper
  • garlic powder
    2 tsp
  • ground beef
    20 oz
  • mayonnaise
    4 tbsp
  • mixed greens
    8 oz
  • oil
  • olive oil
    2 tbsp
  • panko breadcrumbs
    ½ cup
  • parsley
    ½ oz
  • potatoes
    24 oz
  • romesco sauce
    3/4 c
  • salt
  • savory paprika blend
    2 tbsp
  • sherry vinegar
    3.333 tbsp
  • sugar
  • vidalia onion paste
    1 oz
  • water

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • small bowl
  • small bowl
  • medium bowl
  • medium bowl
  • large pan
  • medium bowl
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position (top and middle positions for 4 servings) and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. Dice potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces. Roughly chop parsley .
    potatoes: 24 oz, parsley: ½ oz
  2. 2
    Toss potatoes on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of oil , half the savory paprika blend (you'll use the rest later), salt , and black pepper . Roast on top rack until browned and crispy, 20-25 minutes ( ⏱️ 25 minutes ).
    oil, savory paprika blend: 2 tbsp, salt, black pepper
  3. 3
    In a small bowl , combine mayonnaise , garlic powder , 1 tsp sherry vinegar (2 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper (you'll use the rest of the vinegar later). Stir in water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Set aside until ready to serve. In a separate small bowl ( medium bowl for 4 servings), combine romesco sauce , beef stock concentrate , and 3/4 cup water (1 1/2 cups for 4 servings).
    mayonnaise: 4 tbsp, garlic powder: 2 tsp, sherry vinegar: 3.333 tbsp, water, romesco sauce: 3/4 c, beef stock concentrate: 2 unit
  4. 4
    In a medium bowl , gently combine ground beef , panko breadcrumbs , vidalia onion paste , remaining savory paprika blend, salt (we used 1/2 tsp; 1 tsp for 4 servings), and pepper. Form into 10-12 1-inch meatballs (20-24 meatballs for 4 servings).
    ground beef: 20 oz, panko breadcrumbs: ½ cup, vidalia onion paste: 1 oz
  5. 5
    Heat a drizzle of oil in large pan over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook, turning occasionally, until browned all over, 4-6 minutes ( ⏱️ 6 minutes ). Reduce heat to medium; stir in romesco mixture. Cook, stirring occasionally and spooning sauce over meatballs, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce has thickened, 2-4 minutes ( ⏱️ 4 minutes ). TIP: Add a splash of water if sauce seems too thick.
  6. 6
    While meatballs cook, in a second medium bowl , whisk together remaining vinegar, olive oil , a pinch of sugar , salt, and pepper (4 TBSP olive oil and a big pinch of sugar for 4 servings). Add mixed greens and half the parsley to bowl with dressing; toss to combine.
    olive oil: 2 tbsp, sugar, mixed greens: 8 oz
  7. 7
    Place albondigas and sauce, potatoes, and salad in separate shallow serving bowls. Drizzle potatoes with garlic aioli; garnish with remaining parsley. Serve everything family style.