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Name: Authentic Albóndigas en Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: *For the Albóndigas (Meatballs):**; 500 grams ground meat (a mix of pork and beef is traditional); 1 egg, lightly beaten; 50 grams breadcrumbs (preferably fresh); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons flour, for dusting; 4 tablespoons olive oil, for frying; *For the Salsa (Sauce):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 400 grams canned crushed tomatoes (or 4-5 ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped); 250 ml chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity)