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Simmering Meatballs and Rolls in Sauce

Spanish Meatballs in Smoky Tomato Sauce

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Total 55 min Servings 4

By Lukasz Jagiello

Inspired by The F Word S4E1. Who Taught Me: Gordon Ramsay

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Soaked breadcrumbs keep meatballs tender; don't overwork the mix.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Mix meats, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, parsley and salt; roll into 16 balls.

  2. 02

    Brown in oil; remove.

  3. 03

    Cook chorizo and onion until soft, add paprika, then sherry and tomatoes.

  4. 04

    Return meatballs and simmer 20 minutes. Serve with bread.

Notes & swaps

  • Soaked breadcrumbs keep meatballs tender; don't overwork the mix.