Albondigas (Meatballs) Recipe

Name: Albondigas (Meatballs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, finely chopped; 8 ounces ground pork; 225 g ground beef; 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs, toasted; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; oil, for frying; 1 chipotle chile, seeds removed and soaked in a little water for 15 minutes; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; ¾ cup beef stock; 1 (14 ounce) canchopped tomatoes with juice; 7 tablespoons passata; cooked rice; 3 sprigs oregano

Servings: persons

1 onion, finely chopped
8 ounces ground pork
225 g ground beef
2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs, toasted
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
oil, for frying
1 chipotle chile, seeds removed and soaked in a little water for 15 minutes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
¾ cup beef stock
1 (14 ounce) canchopped tomatoes with juice
7 tablespoons passata
cooked rice
3 sprigs oregano

1
To make the meatballs; mix the onion with the pork and beef.
2
Add the breadcrumbs, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper and mix well.
3
Add the egg, and mix thoroughly.
4
Roll the mixture into 2in balls
5
Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the meatballs and fry for 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned.
6
To make the sauce; finely chop or mince the chilli.
7
If you want less heat, mince with the soaking water and then use just half of the resulting paste.
8
Put the oil, chipotle, onion, garlic, stock, tomatoes, passata, salt and pepper into a large pan or flame-proof casserole dish.
9
Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in the stock.
10
Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes to heat through.
11
Serve with rice and garnish with oregano sprigs.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, finely chopped, 8 ounces ground pork, 225 g ground beef, 2 ounces fresh breadcrumbs, toasted, and more.

Yes, Albondigas (Meatballs) 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.

Albondigas (Meatballs)

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