Albondigas Sinaloenses

4.4
(12)

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

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • ½ small onion, finely diced

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 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

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. 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 (per serving)

295 Calories
17g Fat
10g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 919mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 10g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 5mg 5%
Calcium 32mg 2%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 371mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

You’ll Also Love