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 Healthy Rican Sofrito Seco
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Milk
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Green Olives, diced
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Ketchup
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp dry form Onion Soup Mix
- 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 dried Oregano
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp0.5 Tbsp Healthy Rican Adobo
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Healthy Rican Sazón
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying
Sauce
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Healthy Rican Sofrito Seco
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Tomato Sauce
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Chicken Boullion (Better Than Boullion concentrate)
- 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 dried Oregano
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Healthy Rican Sazón
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Green Olives
- 1 sprig1 sprig1 sprig Cilantro
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Process
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 FreeThis is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 90 |
Fat: | 8 g |
Carbohydrates: | 5 g |
Protein: | 1 g |
Cholesterol: | 2 g |
Sodium: | 642 mg |
Fiber: | 0 g |
Sugars: | 2 g |
Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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