Spanish Meatballs With Green Olives Recipe

Name: Spanish Meatballs With Green Olives
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bread; 1/4 cup milk; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely minced; 1 egg; salt; pepper; 2 lbs ground beef; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 onion, cut into rings; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 cup chicken stock

Servings: persons

2 slices bread
1/4 cup milk
1 garlic clove, crushed
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated
1 tablespoon parsley, finely minced
1 egg
salt
pepper
2 lbs ground beef
2 tablespoons flour
1 onion, cut into rings
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup green olives, sliced
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup chicken stock

1
Trim crusts and soak bread in milk.
2
Mix bread, crushed garlic, freshly grated nutmeg, finely minced parsley egg, and salt and pepper
3
Add ground beef.
4
Form meat into small walnut size meatballs.
5
Roll meatballs in flour.
6
Cut onion into rings.
7
Heat olive oil in heavy pan.
8
Cook meatballs until browned; remove from pan.
9
Add more olive oil.
10
Brown onions lightly .
11
Add meatballs back to pan with the sliced stuffed green olives.
12
Add wine and chicken stock.
13
Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bread, 1/4 cup milk, 1 garlic clove, crushed, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated, and more.

Yes, Spanish Meatballs With Green Olives falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Meatballs With Green Olives

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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