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Spanish Meatballs

December 12, 2011 by Melissa 5 Comments

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Spanish Meatballs – During the Holiday season at almost every gathering you’ll find meatballs in a variety of flavors. To add a little spice to our meatball menu  I wanted to think outside of the box  and come up with a fresh idea this year.  That’s how these Spanish meatballs came to life.  Filled with robust flavors and a Spanish Manchego sheep milk cheese, they were an instant hit.
Spanish Meatballs
 These Spanish inspired meatballs could  be served as an appetizer or as a main course.  If serving as a main course, make them larger and serve with a rice or pasta side dish.  A spicy tomato sauce would work well with a dollop of cilantro pesto on the side. 

Spanish Meatballs

Spanish Meatballs

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Spanish Meatballs

Servings: 35 -45
Author: Melissa Sperka

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1 lb fresh chorizo sausage
  • 1 lb 85/15 ground beef
  • 1 cup shredded manchego cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried Parmesan flavored breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/3 cup sun dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp lemon pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • black pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat the eggs with the buttermilk. Remove the casing from the chorizo then add to the bowl along with the ground beef.
  • Add the shredded cheese, breadcrumbs, buttermilk, green onions, sun dried tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings. Mix well and shape into bite size balls.
  • Fry in a large stove top pan in 1/2 inch of vegetable oil until brown and coked through, around 5-8 minutes.
  • Place the meatballs on paper towels to drain. Keep warm until serving.
  • Serve with a side of cilantro pesto or a spicy tomato sauce.
  • Optional serving idea: Toast hoagie rolls and make a Spanish meatball sub. Drizzle a spicy marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle additional manchego cheese on top.
  • Place under the broiler until the cheese melts, then serve.

Notes

Manchego cheese is a Spanish sheep milk cheese. It's pairs beautifully with the chorizo sausage in these meatballs. If you can't find it, a white sharp cheddar would work well. For a time saver, you can make the meatballs and freeze them before cooking for later use
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Filed Under: Appetizers & Snacks, Beef, International, Main Dish, Party Food, Pork Tagged With: Manchego cheese, meatballs, Spanish meatballs

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Comments

  1. Melissa says

    November 26, 2014 at 11:52 am

    Hi Marie, I usually use a really good prepared marinara sauce with these meatballs. I will add a homemade version to my ever growing “to do” list. I’m delighted you enjoyed these, we do too!

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  2. jane smith says

    November 26, 2014 at 6:12 am

    Hi,Melissa great dish, would you have a recipe for the spicy tomato sauce that would go with the meatballs?
    Thanks, Marie

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  3. Marie says

    November 26, 2014 at 4:01 am

    Hi. Melissa Thankyou for this easy-fab plate, I made these for a BBQ, wow you would have thought they were starving Spanish meatball eaters, whew-lucky I doubled the recipe.
    You mention a spicy tomato sauce would go well – do you have a recipe that would be enough to serve on the side? I can’t see one on the website, cheers, Marie

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  4. Melissa says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:18 pm

    Oh sure. Bake them at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, depending on the size of the meatballs, of course. They can be cooled and frozen for later use, also.

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  5. Anonymous says

    September 17, 2014 at 11:15 pm

    They look yummy! Can they be baked?

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