
Albondigas Recipe
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.

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.
Ingredients
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
⅓ cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
⅓ cup milk
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
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.
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Mix together beef, bread crumbs, and milk in a bowl.
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Form into 1-inch meatballs and drop into broth. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low.
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Cover and cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center and vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
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Garnish with sprinkled cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
326 | Calories |
17g | Fat |
20g | Carbs |
23g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 326 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 17g | 22% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 34% |
Cholesterol 72mg | 24% |
Sodium 900mg | 39% |
Total Carbohydrate 20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 23g | 45% |
Vitamin C 11mg | 13% |
Calcium 81mg | 6% |
Iron 3mg | 17% |
Potassium 751mg | 16% |
* 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.