Home-Style Meatballs (Albondigas Caseras) Recipe

Name: Home-Style Meatballs (Albondigas Caseras)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb beef, ground; 1 lb veal, ground; 1/2 lb pork, ground; 3/4 cup breadcrumbs; 5 garlic cloves, minced, divided; 2 eggs; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground; 2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground; flour, for dusting; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1 green pepper, cut in 1/4 inch strips; 1 small tomatoes, skinned and coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 3/4 cup chicken broth; salt; pepper, Freshly ground

Servings: persons

1/2 lb beef, ground
1 lb veal, ground
1/2 lb pork, ground
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
5 garlic cloves, minced, divided
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper, freshly ground
flour, for dusting
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
1 green pepper, cut in 1/4 inch strips
1 small tomatoes, skinned and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup chicken broth
salt
pepper, Freshly ground

1
In a bowl, combine the beef, veal, and pork with bread crumbs, 4 cloves of garlic, the eggs, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
2
Form into cocktail-size meatballs. Dust with flour.
3
Saute the meatballs in a casserole with olive oil until well browned on all sides.
4
Add onion, remaining clove of garlic, and green pepper.
5
Cook until onion is wilted.
6
Add the tomato, wine, broth, salt and pepper.
7
Cover and simmer for 45 minutes.

796

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb beef, ground, 1 lb veal, ground, 1/2 lb pork, ground, 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Home-Style Meatballs (Albondigas Caseras) 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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