Meatball and Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes)
This Mexican classic features beef and pork meatballs floating in a rich tomatillo broth.
Instructions
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1
{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Mix the ground beef, ground pork, white rice, minced onion, and eggs together in a large bowl. Form into 1 inch meatballs; set aside.'}
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2
{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place the tomatillos and jalapenos in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tomatillos have softened and begin to turn a yellow color, about 15 minutes. Drain, then transfer contents of saucepan to a blender along with the quartered onions, garlic, cilantro, green olives, and 1 cup of water. Blend until almost smooth.'}
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3
{'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Heat the oil in the saucepan used to cook the tomatillos. When hot, pour in the tomatillo sauce and bring to a boil, stirring. Pour in 3 cups of water and return to a boil. Season to taste with salt.'}
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4
{'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Stir in the meatballs. Add water, if needed, to cover completely. Simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through and the soup is thick, about 30 minutes.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (6 servings total)