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Ingredients
| garlic: 3 cloves |
| onions (chopped): 1 Tbl (chopped) |
| ground cumin: 2 tsp |
| whole cloves: 3 cloves |
| salt: 3/4 tsp |
| black pepper: 1/4 tsp |
| ground beef: 1.5 lbs |
| ground pork: 8 oz |
| eggs: 1 |
| bread crumbs: 1 Tbl |
| fresh peppermint: 1 1/2 Tbl (finely chopped) |
| eggs: 2 (hard-boiled) |
| red tomatoes: 2 lbs |
| garlic: 1 clove |
| onions (chopped): 1/4 cup |
| vegetable oil: 1 Tbl |
| water: 2 cups |
| salt: 1 tsp |
Albondigas (Meatballs)
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Prep Time
30 min -
Cook Time
40 min -
Servings
7 serving(s)
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- Combine the 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbl onion, cumin, cloves, salt and pepper in a food processor; process until well ground.
- Transfer spices to a bowl and add the beef, pork, raw egg, breadcrumbs and mint; mix together thoroughly with your hands.
- Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half and each half into 9 pieces.
- Form meatballs around each egg piece; set aside.
- To make the sauce, puree the tomatoes, garlic and onion in a blender or food processor; strain.
- Heat oil in a large skillet and add pureed tomatoe mixture; bring to a boil.
- add water and salt and simmer for 6 minutes.
- Uncover and add meatballs to the sauce.
- Cook, covered, over low heat for 30 minutes; correct seasonings if desired.