Albondigas en Salsa(Meatballs in Salsa)
I take my favorite albondigas(meatballs) and slow cook them in my favorite salsa!
Servings 6 Servings
Ingredients
- For Meatballs
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 3/4 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp mint
- 3/4 c uncooked rice
- 2 large eggs
- You Also Need
- 2 pounds tomatillos peeled and washed
- 4 jalapenos stems removed
- 1 small white onion sliced in half
- 3 cloves garlic
- Handful of cilantro
- 1 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon
- 2 cups of water
- 2 tbsp avocado or olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix the beef with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp pepper and 1 tsp granulated garlic. Stir well to combine and then mix in the remaining ingredients for the meatballs just until combined.
- Shape and form 18 large meatballs or 24 smaller meatballs. Transfer to a large plate and cover with plastic wrap. Keep chilled until ready to use.
- In a pot, add the washed tomatillos, 4 jalapeños, onion and 3 cloves of garlic. Cover with water. Bring up to a boil at medium heat. Reduce heat slightly. Cook just until tomatillos turn from bright green to an opaque color. Let sit off heat covered for 10 minutes.
- When ready, drain the water from the tomatillos and transfer to the blender. Add chicken bouillon, 2 cups of water and a generous handful of freshly washed cilantro. Blend of high until smooth. Taste for salt.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp of oil at medium heat. After a few minutes, pour in the tomatillo salsa. Stir well. Once salsa comes up to a boil, gently drop in the chilled meatballs, making sure they are covered with the salsa. Let the meatballs cook, covered for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, gently stir the meatballs. Cover once again and continue cooking for 20 minutes. Serve meatballs with a generous amount of salsa and warm tortillas. Choose your favorite rice and beans for sides!
Notes
To help roll the meatballs easier, wet your hands with water or you can rub a little oil in the palms of your hands. Let meatballs chill for at least an hour so they firm up before you cook them. Sliced cooked meatballs make a great filling for tacos and quesadillas!