Meatballs in Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde) Recipe

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Meatballs in Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Albondigas En Salsa Verde)
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  1. In batches, puree tomatillos, onion, garlic and chipotles in blender or food processor. Pour into saucepan large enough to hold sauce and meatballs. Stir in beef broth and bring to boil on medium-high heat. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Season with Adobo.
  2. Season beef and turkey (or pork) with Adobo. In bowl, combine meat, soaked bread crumbs, eggs, onion, minute, cilantro and oregano. Mix thoroughly.
  3. To form meatballs, put 1 heaping tablespoon of meat in palm of hand and roll into ball, about the size of a walnut. Continue until all meatballs are formed.
  4. Add meatballs to sauce, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Ths sauced should just cover meatballs. Stir occasionally, adding water if necessary. Served in heated dish, sprinkled with chopped cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 184.86 Kcal (774 kJ)
Calories from fat 57.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.38g 10%
Cholesterol 99.29mg 33%
Sodium 236.48mg 10%
Potassium 342.73mg 7%
Total Carbs 9.65g 3%
Sugars 2.34g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 7%
Protein 21.22g 42%
Vitamin C 3.6mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 3%
Iron 13.5mg 75%
Calcium 54.8mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 89.31 Kcal (374 kJ)
Calories from fat 27.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.08g 10%
Cholesterol 47.97mg 33%
Sodium 114.25mg 10%
Potassium 165.59mg 7%
Total Carbs 4.66g 3%
Sugars 1.13g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 7%
Protein 10.25g 42%
Vitamin C 1.7mg 6%
Iron 6.5mg 75%
Calcium 26.5mg 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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