Albondigas Recipe

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Albondigas recipe creates quick and easy preparations that taste delicious with tender carrots, potatoes, and flavorful meatballs for traditional soup satisfaction and authentic results. This accessible recipe maintains authentic albondigas characteristics while streamlining preparation for busy schedules. The tender vegetables create perfect texture combinations with seasoned meatballs.

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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.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

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  • 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

  • cup seasoned dry bread crumbs

  • 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.

    Overhead shot of albondigas soup cooking in a pot

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  5. Garnish with sprinkled cilantro.

    looking down at a large bowl of albondigas, with meatballs, carrots, potatoes and fresh herbs with broth

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

326 Calories
17g Fat
20g Carbs
23g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 326
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g22%
Saturated Fat 7g34%
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 900mg39%
Total Carbohydrate 20g7%
Dietary Fiber 4g13%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g45%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 81mg6%
Iron 3mg17%
Potassium 751mg16%

* 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.

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John Davis
John Davis

Hi, I’m John Davis!
Food has always been my favorite way to connect with people, and that’s why I started blogging about it. I love sharing quick, creative recipes that prove cooking at home can be just as exciting as eating out. Whether it’s a speedy weeknight dinner or a fun snack, I enjoy keeping things simple, flavorful, and approachable for everyone. When I’m not experimenting in the kitchen, I’m usually exploring new cuisines or hunting for fresh inspiration at local markets.

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