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Name: Authentic Pelotas en Salsa Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Spain
Ingredients: *For the Meatballs (Pelotas):**; 500g ground meat (a mix of 50% beef and 50% pork is traditional); 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 75g breadcrumbs (preferably fresh); 1 small onion, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; Olive oil, for frying; *For the Salsa (Sauce):**; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 800g canned crushed tomatoes or 1kg ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika (pimentón dulce); 1 bay leaf; 250ml beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance acidity); Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish