Albondigas Tapas (Meatballs)    HT  HD  Spanish 20mins

Serves 6     Hot  Appetiser  Hors d'oeuvre Starter  Tapa   Spain  Europe

Ingredients  

350g/12oz  Minced Beef

1 teas dried Oregano

125g/5oz Chorizo, minced

1 teaspoon Paprika

2 Eggs, lightly beaten

Salt and Black Pepper

60ml/2fl.oz. Brandy

1 teasp Freshly chopped Parsley

1 Garlic Clove, crushed

4 tbsp Plain Flour

120ml/4fl.oz. Olive Oil

Instructions

1. Place all ingredients except flour and oil in a large mixing bowl and mix well. 

2. Using floured hands, form the mixture into small balls.

3. Heat the oil in a heavy frying pan until hot.

4. Dip the meatballs in the flour and roll to coat then fry them in the hot oil for about 10 minutes until cooked through and browned on all sides.  Serve hot on toothpicks.

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