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Meatball and Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes) Recipe
Meatball and Olive Stew (Albondigas Verdes) creates tangy variations of traditional Mexican meatball soup through unique olive additions and green preparation methods. This innovative recipe transforms classic albondigas through Mediterranean olive influences while maintaining Mexican soup characteristics. The tangy variation provides distinctive flavor alternatives to traditional preparations.
This is a tangy variation of the traditional Mexican meatball soup.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
2 tablespoons uncooked white rice
½ small onion, minced
2 eggs, beaten
¼ pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
2 jalapenos (Optional)
1 ½ small white onions, quartered
1 teaspoon minced garlic
½ cup chopped cilantro
8 ounces pitted green olives
1 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups water
salt to taste
Directions
Mix the ground beef, ground pork, white rice, minced onion, and eggs together in a large bowl. Form into 1 inch meatballs; set aside.
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.
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.
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)
| 395 | Calories |
| 28g | Fat |
| 8g | Carbs |
| 29g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 395 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 28g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium 1022mg | 44% |
| Total Carbohydrate 8g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 5% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 29g | 57% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 58mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 19% |
| Potassium 481mg | 10% |
* 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.
