Albondigas (Meatballs) Recipe

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Ingredients:

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3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp onion, chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
3 whole cloves
3/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
8 oz ground pork
1 egg
1 tbsp dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tbsp mint, finely chopped
2 eggs, hard-boiled
2 lbs tomatoes
1 garlic clove
1/4 cup onion
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 cups water
1 tsp salt

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	415.35 Kcal (1739 kJ)
Calories from fat	301.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	33.54g	52%
Cholesterol	140.22mg	47%
Sodium	615.76mg	26%
Potassium	673.59mg	14%
Total Carbs	6.66g	2%
Sugars	3.84g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.66g	7%
Protein	22.47g	45%
Vitamin C	17.6mg	29%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	19mg	105%
Calcium	56.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	129.8 Kcal (543 kJ)
Calories from fat	94.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.48g	52%
Cholesterol	43.82mg	47%
Sodium	192.43mg	26%
Potassium	210.5mg	14%
Total Carbs	2.08g	2%
Sugars	1.2g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.52g	7%
Protein	7.02g	45%
Vitamin C	5.5mg	29%
Iron	5.9mg	105%
Calcium	17.7mg	6%

* 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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