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Time: 50 Minutes

Albondigas In Spicy Tomato Sauce

Albondigas are Mexican-style meatballs made with crackers instead of breadcrumbs. Served with a spicy chipotle sauce. Delicious!

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1/4 cup saltine cracker crumbs
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
  • Hot cooked rice
  • Chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

    • Quick Facts

  • 50 Minutes
  • 4 Servings
  • 394kcal Calories
  • 27g Protein

    • Cooking

    1. Combine Ground Beef, cracker crumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons cilantro and water in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 12 2-inch meatballs. Set aside.
    2. Combine tomato sauce and peppers in stockpot; bring to a boil. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 to 16 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time to cover meatballs with sauce and ensure even cooking.
    3. Serve over rice, as desired. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

    Nutrition

    Serv Size Calories Total Fat Cholesterol Total Carbs Protein
    4 394kcal 16g 129mg 34g 27g

    * The % Daily Value tells you how much of a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. 6g Saturated Fat; 7g Monounsaturated Fat; Carbohydrates; Fiber; 6.4mg NE Niacin; 0.5mg Vitamin B6; 2.3mcg Vitamin B12; 4.8mg Iron; 27.8mcg Selenium; Zinc; Choline;

    Courtesy of BeefItsWhatsForDinner.com