Meatballs with Rioja Sauce
An absolutely scrumptious meatball dish, perfect for any occasion. This dish is best served with crusty bread or your favourite pasta and of course a large glass of Rioja!
Servings:
4
yield(s)
Prep Time:
20
mins
Cook Time:
45
mins
Total Time:
65
mins
Ingredients
For the meatballs
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500
g
lean beef mince
-
1
onion
(peeled & very finely chopped)
-
2
garlic cloves
(crushed)
-
50
g
black olives
(stoned and chopped)
-
50
g
breadcrumbs
-
25
g
manchego or Parmesan cheese
(grated)
-
1
egg
(beaten)
-
1
tsp
smoked paprika
-
1
long red chilli
(deseeded & finely chopped)
-
3
tbsp
fresh parsley
(finely chopped)
-
sea salt & pepper
(freshly ground)
For the sauce
-
1
tbsp
olive oil
-
250
ml
Beronia Crianza Rioja wine
-
2 x 400
g
tins of chopped tomatoes
-
2
tsp
caster sugar
To serve
-
crusty bread
-
Rigatoni, Penne or Spaghetti Pasta
(cooked as per packet instructions)
-
1 small handful
fresh parsley
(roughly chopped)
-
Manchego or Parmesan cheese
(shavings)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C Fan/425°F/Gas 7.
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To make the meatballs, place all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix with your hands. Divide the mixture into about 20 balls.
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Place the meatballs into a large roasting tin and toss in the olive oil. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes and then pour the Rioja over the meatballs making sure to turn the meatballs so that they are fully coated in the wine.
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Place back in the oven for a further 10 minutes and the add the tomatoes and sugar. Return to the oven for 25 minutes until the sauce has thickened. Season to taste.
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Serve with bread or pasta, manchego, parsley and of course a large glass of Rioja - delicious - enjoy!
Recipe Notes
I have been commissioned by Beronia to create this recipe and share this blog post with you here on my website. All thoughts and opinions are my own and I only endorse products I genuinely would recommend to you.