Meatballs

The homemade meatball recipe we propose to you to prepare today is very easy and quick-to-make.

This is a traditional dish we can prepare in minutes and, at the same time, we can enjoy it in different ways.

In Cuba, we’ve liked making homemade meatballs for as long we can remember; the memories of our grandmothers preparing them in the kitchen are within living memory.

In fact, this recipe goes from one generation to the next, and although there may be some variants, how we prepare it and the ingredients we use are nearly the same.

They have been very popular on the Island since colonial times, due to the presence of the Spanish, who were the ones who introduced them to our gastronomy.

But they are not from Spain, because the Arabs taught the Europeans how to prepare them.

What is a meatballs?

Meatball is a term used to refer a kind of dish made of ground meat mixed with several spices and seasonings.

It has a small spherical form and can be made in multiple ways; some of them can be completely vegan.

How to prepare meatballs?

We can prepare meatballs in our homes very easily and with our own hands because it is a very simple recipe.

The meat used for it is usually beef or pork, although chicken and fish can also be used.

Egg, breadcrumbs or flour are also used to give it a strong consistency so it can maintain its spherical shape while it cooks.

What recipes can be prepared with homemade meatballs?

The best thing about meatballs is that they are versatile and we can prepare many delicious recipes with them.

Among the most popular we can find meatballs in sauce, meatballs soup or simply fry them in oil. We assure you all of these recipes are delicious and simple.

You can also prepare spaghetti or any other pasta with them, have them as a snack or even use them in recipes when you bake something.

Let’s learn how to prepare these easy, homemade and Cuban-style meatballs.