Albondigas
Albondigas brings together tender beef meatballs simmered in a salsa-forward beef broth with soft carrots and potatoes for a warming, robust bowl. The bouillon adds depth while fresh cilantro brightens each spoonful, making it a comforting option for weeknights or casual family dinners.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Albondigas, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large stockpot, bring water, carrots, potatoes, onion, salsa, and bouillon cubes to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer at a medium level, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the beef, bread crumbs, and milk.
- 3
Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and drop them into the broth; bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- 4
Cover and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and the vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Garnish with cilantro sprinkled on top.
- Calories 365.37 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 21.6 g Good Source 43%
- Carbohydrate 16.47 g 6%
- Total Fat 22.74 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.27 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.92 mg High 27%
- Sodium 887.74 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 2.04 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 5.9 g --
- Added Sugars 0.54 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 68.37 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.47 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 225.78 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 72.52 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 7.58 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Albondigas is made with 10 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Carrot, Fresh Cilantro, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 365.37 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Albondigas made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Carrot, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Beef, Medium Salsa. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Albondigas?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 365.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Albondigas easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Albondigas healthy?
- Albondigas has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 365.37 calories and 21.6 g of protein, or 43% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 887.74 mg (39% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.27 g (46% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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