Albondigas Recipe

Name: Albondigas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons matzoh meal; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon cumin; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 large egg
3 tablespoons matzoh meal
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1
In a bowl, combine the beef, egg, matzoh meal, salt, pepper, garlic, pine nuts, parsley and cumin.
2
Form into meatballs the size of walnuts.
3
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat and brown the meatballs, about 10 minutes.
4
Remove the meatballs and set aside.
5
Make the sauce: In the same skillet, add the onion, garlic, salt and pepper and saute until the mixture is soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the tomatoes and stir well.
7
Add the cinnamon and honey; simmer, uncovered, over medium heat for about 15 minutes, or until the tomatoes are reduced to a sauce.
8
Add the water and the meatballs and simmer over low heat, covered, for 30 minutes.
9
Sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons of parsley before serving.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 large egg, 3 tablespoons matzoh meal, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Albondigas 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.

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