Beef, Ham and Shrimp Balls (Dominican Republic) Recipe

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Beef, Ham and Shrimp Balls  (Dominican Republic)
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Directions:

  1. Put the ground beef, ham, shrimp, onion, garlic, salt & pepper, red pepper flakes through the finest blade of a meat grinder, or chop everything as fine as possible and combine in a bowl.
  2. Add the 2 eggs, one a time, mixing thoroughly.
  3. Coarsely crumble enough saltine crackers to make about 1 1/2 cups, then crush with a rolling pin.
  4. Mix the crackers, half a cup at a time, into the meat mixture with a wooden spoon, until the texture is smooth.
  5. It should not be sloppy, but firm enough to hold its shape.
  6. Next fold in the peas gently.
  7. Roll the meat mixture into 1 inch balls.
  8. Add the balls to a pan of water enough to cover the balls, sliced onion and a bay leaf.
  9. Bring to a boil.
  10. Then simmer for about 20 minutes.
  11. Serve hot or cold.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 584.37 Kcal (2447 kJ)
Calories from fat 209.29 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.25g 36%
Cholesterol 132.6mg 44%
Sodium 1261.92mg 53%
Potassium 465.21mg 10%
Total Carbs 64.31g 21%
Sugars 2.05g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 14%
Protein 29.78g 60%
Vitamin C 5.8mg 10%
Iron 7.3mg 41%
Calcium 54.6mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 229.2 Kcal (960 kJ)
Calories from fat 82.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.12g 36%
Cholesterol 52.01mg 44%
Sodium 494.94mg 53%
Potassium 182.46mg 10%
Total Carbs 25.22g 21%
Sugars 0.8g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1.36g 14%
Protein 11.68g 60%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 10%
Iron 2.9mg 41%
Calcium 21.4mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.9
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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