Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes)
Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes) brings tender beef-and-pork meatballs together with bright tomatillos, mild heat from jalapeños, and briny green olives in a fragrant cilantro broth. The result is a balanced bowl that’s tangy, lightly spicy, and richly comforting. Serve it for a cozy weeknight dinner or a casual weekend gathering with warm tortillas or rice.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 12
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the ground beef, ground pork, white rice, minced onion, and eggs in a large bowl. Shape into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.
- 2
Put the tomatillos and jalapenos in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the tomatillos soften and start turning yellow, about 15 minutes. Drain, then move everything from the saucepan to a blender with the quartered onions, garlic, cilantro, green olives, and 1 cup of water. Blend until nearly smooth.
- 3
Heat the oil in the same saucepan used for the tomatillos. Once hot, pour in the tomatillo sauce and bring it to a boil, stirring. Add 3 cups of water and bring back to a boil. Season with salt to taste.
- 4
Stir in the meatballs. Add water if needed to fully cover them. Simmer, covered, until the meatballs are cooked through and the soup thickens, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 549.8 kcal High 27%
- Protein 32.04 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 14.59 g 5%
- Total Fat 40.73 g High 52%
- Saturated Fat 14.32 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 186.11 mg High 62%
- Sodium 723.88 mg High 31%
- Dietary Fiber 2.36 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.76 g --
- Added Sugars 1.67 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 54.35 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.76 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 441.29 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 43.76 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 11.52 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.33 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes) is made with 14 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, and Green Olives. Each serving provides about 549.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes) made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Yellow Onion, Eggs, Fresh Cilantro, Green Olives, Ground Beef. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes)?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 549.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 14 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes) healthy?
- Green Olive Meatball Stew (Albondigas Verdes) has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 549.8 calories and 32.04 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 723.88 mg (31% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.32 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Garlic 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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