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Charmie's Albondigas
 
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 6
After having the best albondigas of my life on vacation, I searched high and low to find a recipe similar. I suppose albondigas varies from place to place, cuz the recipes were so very different!! This one is the best one I've found, with changes to suit our tastes.
Ingredients:
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato sauce
3 cups water
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 medium potatoes, diced
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup rice, uncooked
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
1 egg
2 tablespoons ice water
Directions:
1. In a large pot combine broth, tomatoes, tomato sauce and water.
2. Add vegetables.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Meanwhile, combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
5. Mix thoroughly.
6. Form into small meatballs.
7. Add carefully to soup.
8. Cook for 15-30 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
By RecipeOfHealth.com