Albondigas Recipe

Name: Albondigas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For meatballs; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons rice (uncooked); 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch oregano; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon salt; For soup; 1 1/2 onions, chopped; 1 small bell pepper, chopped; 3 stalks celery, sliced (including leaves); 2 carrots, sliced; 8 cups water; 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 bay leaves; 1 tablespoon salt; 1/4 cup rice (uncooked); 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 medium zucchini, sliced

Servings: persons

For meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 egg
3 tablespoons rice (uncooked)
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
For soup
1 1/2 onions, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
3 stalks celery, sliced (including leaves)
2 carrots, sliced
8 cups water
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 cup rice (uncooked)
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
1 medium zucchini, sliced

1
Mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs.
2
Note: Although brown rice can be substituted for white rice, cooking times need to be longer.
3
Form into small meatballs and set aside.
4
Note: I use my two tablespoon Pampered Chef scoop to form uniform meatballs.
5
In a large pot, combine all soup ingredients except zucchini and cilantro.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Add meatballs slowly so stock remains boiling and meatballs do not stick together.
8
Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until your rice is done.
9
Add sliced zucchini and cilantro, simmering just until zucchini is tender.
10
We like to eat this as a complete meal with a fresh loaf of bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For meatballs, 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 onion, chopped, 1/2 teaspoon of fresh mint, chopped, and more.

Yes, Albondigas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Albondigas

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