Albondigas

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Make albondigas with this quick and easy recipe that tastes delicious. A mix of tender carrots and potatoes with flavorful meatballs and salsa makes a hearty, delicious soup that can be prepared in no time.

Submitted by Belen
Updated on March 3, 2023
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 quart water

  • 4 carrots, sliced

  • 2 small potatoes, peeled and diced

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 ½ cups salsa, medium or hot

  • 2 beef bouillon cubes

  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef

  • ⅓ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

  • ⅓ cup milk

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

  1. Bring water, carrots, potatoes, onion, salsa, and bouillon cubes to a boil in a large stockpot. Reduce heat and cook, stirring occasionally, at a medium simmer for 10 minutes.

    Overhead shot of a pot with broth and vegetables cooking for Albondigas

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  2. Mix together beef, bread crumbs, and milk in a bowl.

    Overhead shot of ground meat in a mixing bowl for meatballs

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  3. Form into 1-inch meatballs and drop into broth. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.

    Overhead shot of meatballs and vegetables cooking in broth for albondigas soup

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  4. Cover and cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.

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  5. Garnish with sprinkled cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326 Calories
17g Fat
20g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 900mg 39%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Calcium 81mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 751mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.