Uruguay Meat Balls (Albondigas) Recipe

Name: Uruguay Meat Balls (Albondigas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lb. ground beef; 1/2 cup chopped raisins; 1/4 cup chopped olives; 1 tsp. sugar; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tsp. salt; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup fine breadcrumbs; 6 tbsp. butter; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley; 1/2 cup beef broth

Servings: persons

2 lb. ground beef
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1/4 cup chopped olives
1 tsp. sugar
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup fine breadcrumbs
6 tbsp. butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
1/2 cup beef broth

1
Combine the beef, raisins and olives.
2
Season with the sugar, salt and pepper and mix well.
3
Form into small balls and coat with egg and roll in breadcrumbs.
4
Heat the butter in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Add the meat balls and fry 15 minutes until brown and cooked.
6
Add the tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
7
Remove the meat balls and keep them warm.
8
Add the parsley and beef broth and simmer for 5 minutes.
9
Pour the sauce over the meat balls and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. ground beef, 1/2 cup chopped raisins, 1/4 cup chopped olives, 1 tsp. sugar, and more.

Yes, Uruguay Meat Balls (Albondigas) 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.

Uruguay Meat Balls (Albondigas)

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