Albondigas Sinaloenses

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

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 295 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.