Best 7 Albondigas Mexicanas Recipes

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Albondigas mexicanas are a delicious and hearty Mexican soup that is perfect for a cold day. This traditional dish is made with ground beef or pork, rice, vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The meatballs are simmered in the broth until they are tender and juicy, and the vegetables are cooked until they are soft. Albondigas mexicanas is typically served with a side of rice, beans, or tortillas. If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make soup, albondigas mexicanas is the perfect recipe for you.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ALBONDIGAS SOUP (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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Classic Mexican soup made with meatballs (albondigas), green beens, onions, and chicken stock. A family favorite.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Dinner     Soup     Meatballs     Mexican     Soup

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 quarts chicken stock or beef stock
1 quart water
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 pound green beans, strings and ends removed, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
1/3 cup raw white rice
1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup (loosely packed) chopped fresh spearmint leaves
1/4 cup (loosely packed) chopped parsley
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
A dash of cayenne (optional)
1 1/2 cup of frozen or fresh peas
1 teaspoon of dried oregano, crumbled or 1 tablespoon fresh chopped oregano
Salt and pepper
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Make the soup base: Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed pot (5-qt) over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook a minute more. Add stock, water, and tomato sauce. Bring to boil and reduce heat to simmer. Add carrots and string beans.

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN MEATBALLS (ALBONDIGAS MEXICANAS)



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Find out how to make these delicious, easy to make, Mexican meatballs, known as "albondigas" in Spanish.

Provided by Charbel Barker

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1/4 onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1/4 bunch fresh parsley (finely chopped)
1/4 cup white rice (partially cooked (per instructions below))
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground oregano
1 tsp ground paprika
salt and pepper (to taste)
5 roma tomatoes (roasted)
2 cloves garlic (roasted)
1/4 onion (roasted)
5 cups chicken broth
3 large potatoes (cut into cubes)
2 sticks celery (cut into small pieces)
1 tbsp oregano
1 tbsp paprika
1 tbsp ground cumin
salt and pepper (to taste)
1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Start by adding the 1/2 cup of white rice to a pan with 1/2 cup of water and let boil for 10 minutes to partially cook the rice. Let cool and set aside.
  • Add all of the meatball ingredients, including the rice, in a large bowl and mix well.
  • Once combined, form balls that are approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes or until sufficiently browned on the outside.
  • Separately, blend the ingredients for the salsa in a blender, and then saute the salsa with 1 tsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and let boil for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Add the celery and the cooked meatballs.
  • Add additional salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for approximately 20 minutes longer until the meatballs and potatoes are completely cooked through.
  • Accompany with rice, beans, and tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Meatball, Calories 97 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 16 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Fiber 1 g

SOPA DE ALBóNDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP)



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Ask 10 people for a recipe for a particular dish, and you'll probably get 10 different recipes. Mexican sopa de albóndigas is no exception. Most variations are likely to involve vegetables, rice, a tomato-based broth and, inevitably, meatballs. Wesley Avila, the chef of Guerrilla Tacos in Los Angeles, learned this recipe from his mother, who learned it from her grandmother. His meatballs are hefty in size but light in density, and follow his family's tradition of adding uncooked white rice to the pork-beef mixture before shaping it into balls and cooking: "My mom always told me that when the rice is done, the soup is ready," Mr. Avila said. "She used it almost as a timer." The toppings - piled on as you would atop chili - skew cheffy, but they are entirely optional.

Provided by Alexa Weibel

Categories     dinner, soups and stews, main course

Time 2h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
4 medium carrots, peeled and cut on an angle into 1/2-inch slices
3 medium celery stalks, peeled and cut on an angle into 1/2-inch slices
1 large red potato, cut into 1-inch cubes
Kosher salt and black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
2 teaspoons ground cumin
8 cups chicken stock (2 quarts)
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
Crumbled queso fresco, panela or cotija
2 avocados, halved lengthwise, pitted and thinly sliced crosswise or diced
Mini sweet peppers, thinly sliced into rounds
Serrano and habanero chiles, very thinly sliced
Small fresh cilantro sprigs or chopped fresh cilantro
Lime wedges, for squeezing

Steps:

  • Prepare the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, rice, mint, garlic, salt and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix until well combined. Pinch off 2-ounce portions and gently roll between your palms to form golf ball-size rounds, transferring rounds to a sheet pan. (You should have about 28 meatballs.)
  • In large pot, combine the olive oil, onion, carrots, celery and potato; season with salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato paste, garlic, bay leaves, oregano and cumin, and cook over medium, stirring frequently, until fragrant and tomato paste starts to caramelize, about 3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and tomato sauce and bring to a simmer over high.
  • Once the stock begins to bubble, reduce the heat to medium-low. Carefully add the meatballs, one by one, distributing them evenly in the pot until they're all submerged. If necessary, reduce the heat to reach a low simmer (this will keep the meatballs tender), and cook until the meatballs and rice are cooked through, about 40 minutes. (Resist the urge to stir for the first 20 minutes, otherwise you risk breaking the meatballs apart before they've firmed up.) Skim any impurities from the surface as the soup simmers.
  • Season to taste with salt. Divide the soup among bowls, about four or five meatballs per portion, and set out bowls of whatever garnishes you like.

ALBONDIGAS SINALOENSES



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Lean ground sirloin meatballs in tomato broth with rice and a touch of mint.

Provided by PORROSITA

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup tomato sauce
water
¼ cup uncooked white rice
fresh mint or spearmint
salt
1 ½ pounds lean ground sirloin
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 egg white
salt and pepper
4 sprigs fresh mint or spearmint, minced

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, water, rice, mint, and salt, and bring to a low boil.
  • Meanwhile, combine ground sirloin with tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced onion, egg white, mint, and salt and pepper. Form into small balls, and place in boiling liquid. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 919 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

ALBONDIGAS



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This is a quick and easy recipe that tastes delicious. Carrots and potatoes, with salsa and meatballs, makes for a hearty, delicious soup that can be prepared in no time at all.

Provided by Belen

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot, bring water, carrots, potatoes, onion, salsa, and bouillon cubes to a boil. Reduce to a medium simmer, stirring occasionally, approximately 10 minutes.
  • Mix the beef, breadcrumbs, and milk together in a bowl. Form into 1-inch meatballs, and drop into boiling broth. Once soup returns to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and cook 20 minutes, or until meatballs are no longer pink in center and vegetables are tender. Serve with sprinkled cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.4 g, Cholesterol 71.5 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 899.8 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

ALBONDIGAS



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My Grandmother Trinidad loved making this albondigas recipe. We like to serve it over tostadas sprinkled with raw cabbage. -Wanda Knutson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1-1/2 cups tomato sauce
8 cups beef broth
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/3 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon saffron threads or 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
10 saltines, crushed
Optional: Tostadas, shredded cabbage and cilantro

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook onion, garlic and ½ cup tomato sauce with olive oil until onion is tender. Add broth and ½ cup tomato sauce; bring to a simmer., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix ground beef, rice, egg, salt, pepper, milk, cumin, saffron, crushed crackers and remaining ½ cup tomato sauce until combined. With wet hands, form into 1-in. balls. Gently add meatballs to simmering broth; cook, stirring occasionally, 20-25 minutes. If desired, serve with tostadas and cabbage and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 102mg cholesterol, Sodium 1998mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ALBONDIGAS (MEXICAN MEATBALL SOUP) RECIPE BY TASTY



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Albondigas is a traditional Mexican soup of beef and turkey meatballs simmered in a fragrant tomato and chicken broth. Filled with vegetables and spices, it's hearty and delicious. Don't forget the toppings! Sliced avocado, shaved radishes, cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, and serrano peppers add even more flavor and texture.

Provided by Aleya Zenieris

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground turkey
½ cup long grain rice
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon Mccormick® ground cumin
¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup white onion, medium, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon oregano, (preferably Mexican oregano)
½ teaspoon Mccormick® ground cumin
1 dried ancho chile
2 large carrots
2 stalks celery, chopped in 1/2 in(1.24 cm)
¼ lb red potato, chopped into ½-inch (1.24 cm) pieces
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 cans diced tomato
4 cups unsalted chicken stock
lime juice, to taste
avocado, sliced
radish, thinly shaved
fresh cilantro, chopped
queso fresco, crumbled
serrano pepper, thinly sliced
Lime wedge
hot sauce

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground turkey, rice, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, cumin, and cilantro and gently mix together until well combined. Use an ice cream scoop or your hands to shape the meatballs into 1½-inch balls, about the size of a golf ball. You should have about 25 meatballs.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the canola oil and warm for about 1 minute. Working in batches, add the meatballs in a single layer and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining meatballs.
  • Make the soup: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion to the pot, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom with a wooden spoon. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add the cumin, oregano, and ancho chile and continue cooking for another minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, salt, pepper, tomatoes and their juices, and stock and stir to combine. Cover the pot and let the soup simmer for 30-35 minutes, until the vegetables have softened.
  • Add the meatballs and cook, covered, until cooked through, 15-20 minutes.
  • Season the soup with salt, pepper, and lime juice to taste.
  • Immediately ladle the soup into bowls, discarding the ancho chile. Top with avocado, radishes, cilantro, queso fresco, serrano peppers, and a generous squeeze of lime juice. Serve with hot sauce on the side.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 11 grams

Tips for Making the Best Albondigas Mexicanas

  • Choose high-quality ground beef: Opt for a leaner cut of beef, such as sirloin or round, to ensure the meatballs are not too greasy.
  • Use a variety of spices: A combination of cumin, garlic, onion, and oregano adds depth of flavor to the meatballs. Be sure to toast the spices briefly to release their full aroma.
  • Use fresh herbs: Cilantro and parsley add a pop of freshness to the meatballs and help balance out the richness of the beef.
  • Soak the bread in milk: This helps to keep the meatballs moist and tender.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture: Overmixing can make the meatballs tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Brown the meatballs before simmering: This step helps to develop flavor and texture.
  • Cook the meatballs in a flavorful broth: A combination of chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and vegetables creates a delicious sauce for the meatballs.
  • Simmer gently: Bring the broth to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the meatballs to cook through.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Shredded cheese, sour cream, and salsa are all great options for topping albondigas.

Conclusion

Albondigas Mexicanas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or an appetizer. With its flavorful meatballs, savory broth, and fresh herbs, this dish is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give albondigas Mexicanas a try!

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