Meatballs In Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En S

Name: Meatballs In Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 (26 ounce) can whole tomatillos, drained; 1 cup onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 teaspoon beef bouillon, dissolved in; 1 cup hot water or 1 cup beef broth; adobo seasoning; For meatballs; 3/4 lb lean ground beef; 3/4 lb ground turkey or 3/4 lb ground pork; 1 cup dry breadcrumbs, soaked in; 4 tablespoons milk; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 1/2 cup chopped white onion; 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 teaspoon oregano; 2 tablespoons cilantro (for garnish)

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 (26 ounce) can whole tomatillos, drained
1 cup onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo
1 teaspoon beef bouillon, dissolved in
1 cup hot water or 1 cup beef broth
adobo seasoning
For meatballs
3/4 lb lean ground beef
3/4 lb ground turkey or 3/4 lb ground pork
1 cup dry breadcrumbs, soaked in
4 tablespoons milk
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup chopped white onion
1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint or 1 teaspoon dried mint
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons cilantro (for garnish)

1
In batches, puree tomatillos, onion, garlic and chipotles in blender or food processor. Pour into saucepan large enough to hold sauce and meatballs. Stir in beef broth and bring to boil on medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with Adobo.
2
Season beef and turkey (or pork) with Adobo. In bowl, combine meat, soaked bread crumbs, eggs, onion, minute, cilantro and oregano. Mix thoroughly.
3
To form meatballs, put 1 heaping tablespoon of meat in palm of hand and roll into ball, about the size of a walnut. Continue until all meatballs are formed.
4
Add meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Ths sauced should just cover meatballs. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary. Served in heated dish, sprinkled with chopped cilantro.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 (26 ounce) can whole tomatillos, drained, 1 cup onion, finely chopped, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Meatballs In Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Meatballs In Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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