Albondigas – Meatballs

 

Albondigas are delicious! Here's a simple recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the meatballs:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the soup:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 6 cups beef or chicken broth
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 potatoes, diced
• 1/2 cup rice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, combine all the meatball ingredients. Mix well and form small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.

2. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened.

3. Add diced tomatoes to the pot and cook for a few minutes.

4. Pour in the broth and bring it to a simmer.

5. Add carrots, potatoes, and rice to the pot. Let it simmer until the vegetables are tender.

6. Gently drop the meatballs into the simmering soup. Cook for about 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.

7. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Enjoy your homemade albondigas soup! Let me know if you try it out.