Meatball And Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes) Recipe

Name: Meatball And Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground pork; 2 tablespoons uncooked white rice; 1/2 small onion, minced; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed; 2 jalapenos (optional); 1 1/2 small white onions, quartered; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 8 ounces pitted green olives; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups water; salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons uncooked white rice
1/2 small onion, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 jalapenos (optional)
1 1/2 small white onions, quartered
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
8 ounces pitted green olives
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
salt to taste

1
Mix the ground beef, ground pork, white rice, minced onion, and eggs together in a large bowl. Form into 1 inch meatballs; set aside.
2
Place the tomatillos and jalapenos in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tomatillos have softened and begin to turn a yellow color, about 15 minutes. Drain, then transfer contents of saucepan to a blender along with the quartered onions, garlic, cilantro, green olives, and 1 cup of water. Blend until almost smooth.
3
Heat the oil in the saucepan used to cook the tomatillos. When hot, pour in the tomatillo sauce and bring to a boil, stirring. Pour in 3 cups of water and return to a boil. Season to taste with salt.
4
Stir in the meatballs. Add water, if needed, to cover completely. Simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through and the soup is thick, about 30 minutes.

739

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground beef, 1 pound ground pork, 2 tablespoons uncooked white rice, 1/2 small onion, minced, and more.

Yes, Meatball And Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes) 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.

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Meatball And Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes)

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