ALBONDIGAS SINALOENSES

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Lean ground sirloin meatballs in tomato broth with rice and a touch of mint.

Provided by PORROSITA

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ small onion, finely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup tomato sauce
water
¼ cup uncooked white rice
fresh mint or spearmint
salt
1 ½ pounds lean ground sirloin
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped
2 tablespoons diced onion
1 egg white
salt and pepper
4 sprigs fresh mint or spearmint, minced

Steps:

In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, water, rice, mint, and salt, and bring to a low boil.
Meanwhile, combine ground sirloin with tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced onion, egg white, mint, and salt and pepper. Form into small balls, and place in boiling liquid. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.5 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 919 mg, Sugar 1.5 g