Puerto Rican Meatballs
Puerto Rican meatballs in sofrito sauce or albóndigas guisadas (think carne guisada but with meatballs!) are flavorful beef meatballs cooked in a savory sofrito sauce. This recipe was passed down to me by my mom, who in my opinion is the best cook in the world. Mami’s meatballs are a fave in my household and I’m sure they will be in yours too!
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Egg
- 0.125 cup0.125 cup0.125 cup Sofrito Seco - Healthy Rican

- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Milk

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Green Olives, diced
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ketchup
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Onion Soup Mix, Dry

- 0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp Garlic Powder

- 0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp Onion Powder

- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Oregano, Dried

- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Black Pepper

- 0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp Adobo - Healthy Rican

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sazón - Healthy Rican

- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying

Sauce
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Sofrito Seco - Healthy Rican

- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Chicken Boullion - Better Than Boullion

- 1 whole1 whole1 whole Onion, diced
- 0.5 whole0.5 whole0.5 whole Red Bell Pepper, sliced
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Red Wine Vinegar
- 0.5 tsp0.5 tsp0.5 tsp Oregano, Dried

- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Sazón - Healthy Rican

- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Green Olives
- 1 sprig1 sprig1 sprig Cilantro
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- To prepare meatballs, add beef and all the other ingredients in a bowl and mix together until well combined.
- Shape beef mixture into meatballs, about 15 medium or 8-10 large.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add meatballs to skillet and cook for a few minutes until brown on all sides. Remove from heat. Please note, the meatballs won't be fully cooked yet.
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat. Add sofrito, tomato paste, chicken bouillon, onion and peppers. Cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Add water, vinegar, oregano, sazón, olives and cilantro.
- Add the meatballs and roll them in the sauce to make sure they are evenly coated.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until sauce thickens. Remove the cilantro sprigs.
- Serve over rice or with your side dishes of choice. Enjoy!
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Coconut Free Gluten Free Grain Free Meat Nut Free Pescetarian Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 102 |
| Fat: | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 8 g |
| Protein: | 2 g |
| Cholesterol: | 2 g |
| Sodium: | 645 mg |
| Fiber: | 1 g |
| Sugars: | 3 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |




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