Name: Albondigas in Spicy Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef; ¼ cup saltine cracker crumbs; 1 large egg (lightly beaten); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons water; 1 15-ounce can tomato sauce; 2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; cooked rice (optional); chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Albondigas in Spicy Tomato Sauce

These Southwestern meatballs get their kick from smoky chipotle peppers.

These Southwestern meatballs get their kick from smoky chipotle peppers.

Albondigas in Spicy Tomato Sauce

These Southwestern meatballs get their kick from smoky chipotle peppers.

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

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Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
¼ cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 large egg lightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons water
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce
2 tablespoons chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
cooked rice optional
chopped fresh cilantro optional

Instructions

Combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, egg, 2 tablespoons cilantro and water in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
Divide beef mixture into 12 equal portions; shape into meatballs. Set aside.
Combine tomato sauce and peppers in stockpot; bring to a boil. Add meatballs.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 to 16 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time to cover meatballs with sauce and ensure even cooking.
Serve over rice, and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Source: www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com