HOW TO MAKE ALBONDIGAS 🇲🇽

Ingredients

• 2 lb Ground Beef (lean, 80/20)
• 1 lb Ground Pork (fresh)
• 1 cup White Rice (uncooked, long‑grain)
• 1 medium Onion (diced, for meatball mixture)
• 1 cup Squash (diced; zucchini or yellow summer squash works)
• 0.25 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced; 2 for meatballs, 2 for sauce)
• 1 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 large Eggs (beaten)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (for sautéing)
• 4 medium Tomatoes (diced; can use canned diced tomatoes)
• 1 medium Onion (diced, for sauce)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced, for sauce)
• 4 cup Chicken Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 4 cup Water
• 2 medium Red Potatoes (cubed)

Instructions

1. Make meatball mixture

   In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, ground pork, uncooked rice, diced onion, diced squash, chopped mint, minced garlic, black pepper, and beaten eggs. Mix with clean hands until just combined; avoid over‑mixing.

   Time: PT15M

2. Shape meatballs

   With damp hands roll the mixture into 1‑inch (about 2‑cm) balls, placing them on a parchment‑lined tray. Freeze the tray for 5 minutes to firm the balls before cooking.

   Time: PT10M

3. Prepare sauce ingredients

   Dice the tomatoes and onion, and mince the remaining garlic. Set aside in separate bowls.

   Time: PT10M

4. Sauté aromatics

   Heat the vegetable oil in the large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in the diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, and chili powder; cook another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add broth and water

   Pour in the chicken broth and water, scraping the bottom of the pot to release any browned bits. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

   Time: PT5M

6. Simmer soup with potatoes and meatballs

   Add the cubed red potatoes and the frozen meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) and the potatoes are fork‑tender.

   Time: PT20M

7. Final seasoning and serve

   Taste the soup and adjust salt or additional spices as desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra chopped mint if you like.

   Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

15g

Fiber

3g