Easy Delish Albondigas

Albondigas, or meatballs, hold a soft spot in my heart. Maybe it’s the comforting blend of spices that hug the meat just right, or the nostalgic waft of simmering goodness that fills my home, but these little spheres of flavor always deliver. This Easy Delish Albondigas recipe is like a warm hug from your grandma after a rough week. They’re easy enough for a Tuesday night but special enough for when you’ve got company to impress. Trust me, dive into this recipe, and you won’t regret it.

I remember the first time I made this for my husband. He took one bite, paused dramatically (like, seriously?), and declared that these meatballs were a gift from the culinary gods. Now, they’re a staple dish in our cozy little dinners with the kids. We even have a running joke that the albondigas disappear faster than we can say ‘Dinner’s ready!’ My family can’t get enough, and I bet yours won’t be able to either.

How to Make It

So you’re gonna grab your ground meat—beef, pork, whatever makes you happy. Mix it with breadcrumbs, an egg, chopped onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Roll them into little balls, but don’t stress about them being perfectly round. Brown these beauties in a hot pan. Feel free to enjoy the sizzle! While they’re cooking, whip up a simple tomato broth with some chicken stock, more spices, and some veggies if you’re feeling it. Plop those meatballs in the soup and let them simmer away. They’ll emerge as tender, flavor-packed delights.

✔Ingredient Notes

– Ground Meat: Use whatever you have. I’ve even mixed leftovers with great success!
– Breadcrumbs: So crucial. They keep the meatballs from turning into hockey pucks.
– Cumin: One time I forgot this, and it felt like something was missing.

✔Recipe Steps

1. Mix ground meat with breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, cumin, and oregano.
2. Form the meat mixture into small balls.
3. Brown meatballs in a hot pan.
4. Create a tomato broth using chicken stock and spices.
5. Add meatballs to the simmering broth.
6. Cook until the meatballs are fully done and tender.

What to Serve It With

Enjoy these heavenly meatballs with a side of warm tortillas, or serve over fluffy rice. You could even ladle them into a bowl over noodles, and no one’s stopping you from a sandwich adventure with a crusty baguette!

✔Tips & Mistakes

✔Storage Tips

Stash your leftovers in an airtight container. These meatballs do well in the fridge for up to three days. And yes, they taste awesome cold—perfect for sneaky midnight snacks. Just nuke them gently in the microwave to recapture that fresh-cooked magic. Don’t laugh, but I’ve even had these for breakfast. No judgment here!

✔Variations and Substitutions

Play around with types of meat, or switch the breadcrumbs with ground oats if you’re gluten-free. Once, I swapped tomato broth with coconut milk and curry spices—absolute killer move! Be bold and make this recipe your own little masterpiece.

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Easy Delish Albondigas

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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 6

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 1 lb ground beef
• ▢ 0.5 cup white rice uncooked
• ▢ 1 large egg lightly beaten
• ▢ 1 tsp salt
• ▢ 0.5 tsp black pepper
• ▢ 1 qt beef broth
• ▢ 2 cups chopped tomatoes fresh or canned
• ▢ 1 cup diced carrots
• ▢ 1 cup chopped onions
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tbsp chopped cilantro optional garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked rice, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
• Form the mixture into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
• In a large pot, bring beef broth to a boil and add chopped tomatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic.
• Carefully add the meatballs to the boiling broth. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and rice is tender.
• Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Albondigas can be served with warm tortillas or crusty bread for a filling meal.