Nana's Albondigas Recipe

Name: Nana's Albondigas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground meat; 1 -2 tablespoon chopped mint; 2 onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons milk; ⅔ cup masa harina flour, mixed with water to make wet, like a stiff paste; oil (for frying); 2 onions, chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 bell pepper, chopped; 1 large fresh tomatoes or 3 -4 canned tomatoes, cut up; flour, to thicken; salt and pepper; 3 12 quarts water; masa harina flour, to thicken; 1 bunch cilantro; 1 bunch green onion, chopped; fresh salsa

Servings: persons

1 lb ground meat
1 -2 tablespoon chopped mint
2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
⅔ cup masa harina flour, mixed with water to make wet, like a stiff paste
oil (for frying)
2 onions, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 large fresh tomatoes or 3 -4 canned tomatoes, cut up
flour, to thicken
salt and pepper
3 12 quarts water
masa harina flour, to thicken
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch green onion, chopped
fresh salsa

1
Mix meat ball ingredients well and make 1 walnut size ball.
2
Using a large pan with cover, fry the onion, garlic and green pepper in oil until soft.
3
Take a small amount out and add to meat ball mixture.
4
Add tomatoes to the pan and fry some more.
5
Add flour and stir.
6
Add salt, pepper and water.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Drop 1 meat ball into the soup.
9
If this rises to the top in a few moments, it's perfect.
10
If it's too hard, add more wet masa to the meat ball mixture and try again until it's right.
11
Form and add all meat balls.
12
Simmer in covered pot for 1 to 1 and 1/2 hours.
13
At the end, thicken soup with additional moist masa.

263

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground meat, 1 -2 tablespoon chopped mint, 2 onions, chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Nana's Albondigas falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Nana's Albondigas

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions