Meatball and Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes)

Meatball and Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes)

This Mexican classic features beef and pork meatballs floating in a rich tomatillo broth.

Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
60 min
Total Time
90 min
Servings
6

Instructions

  1. 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.'}

  2. 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.'}

  3. 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.'}

  4. 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)

395
Calories
29 g
Protein
8 g
Carbs
28 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
1022 mg
Sodium
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/207823/meatball-and-olive-stew-albondigas-verdes/
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