ALBONDIGAS - CUBAN MEATBALLS

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This is a recipe "By Three Guys From Miami Cook Cuban" that I adapted a tiny bit. Here is what they state: "Giant Cuban meatballs that put many Italian meatballs to shame!" I can't wait to try this version of meatballs, sounds delicious!! I am posting this for ZWT 9, so untried by me at this time.

Provided by diner524

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 eggs
1 cup cracker crumb (Try Cuban, or Club Crackers. You can also buy prepared crumbs)
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup green onion, chopped fine
flour (for rolling meatballs in)
2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying meatballs)
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
4 garlic cloves, mashed
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
15 ounces tomato sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix eggs, cracker crumbs, and milk together. Blend in the ground beef and all remaining ingredients.
  • Form mixture into large balls(6-8). Roll in flour to lightly coat and sauté in olive oil until cooked through, remove and set a side while making the sauce in the same pan.
  • To make sauce, sauté onion and green pepper in the remaining olive oil(add a tablespoon more if necessary) until translucent. Add mashed garlic during the last minute or two of frying. Drain thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Now add the meatballs back into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 675.6, Fat 36.4, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 210.8, Sodium 2114.1, Carbohydrate 45.8, Fiber 4, Sugar 15.3, Protein 41

Noor Haq
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The spices were perfect and the texture was so tender. I'll definitely be making these again.


Sheikh Ajmal
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These meatballs were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Ali Rasooli
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These meatballs were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more liquid next time.


Pogba Derrick
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I love the combination of spices in these meatballs. They're so flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be making these again.


Md obaidul akash
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These meatballs were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Malikayoub Malikayoub
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I'm not a big fan of Cuban food, but these meatballs were really good. The spices were well-balanced and the texture was perfect.


Abir Chowdory
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These meatballs were really easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I served them with spaghetti and marinara sauce and it was a delicious meal.


Sulaman Bhutti
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I've never had Cuban meatballs before, but these were amazing. The flavors were so complex and the texture was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Meer aghakhan
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These meatballs were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Marino Metani
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I love Cuban food and these meatballs were no exception. They were so flavorful and moist. I served them with rice and beans and it was a perfect meal.


Musiime Francis
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These meatballs were really easy to make and they turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef and they were still very flavorful.


joanne mcisaac
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out really dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Shakil S
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These meatballs were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best meatballs he's ever had.


Toyota Townace
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were really good. The flavor was amazing and they were so juicy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Derrick Rupp
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These are the best Cuban meatballs I've ever had! The spices are perfect and the texture is so tender. I'll definitely be making these again.


Mehfooz Aaaa
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Andine Engelbrecht
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These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The flavors were so well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I served them with rice and black beans, and it was a hit with my family.