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Albondigas Guisadas (Dominican Meatballs)

Albondigas guisadas are quick and easy Dominican style meatballs made with ground beef and seasonings like adobo and sazón.
Albondigas Guisadas (Dominican Meatballs)
5 from 1 vote
By: Franchesca Livraghi
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Dominican
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ¼ red onion chopped
  • ¼ red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tbsp sofrito
  • ½ tsp adobo
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp olive oil

Sauce

  • ¼ red onion chopped
  • ¼ red bell pepper sliced
  • ¼ green bell pepper sliced
  • 1 tbsp sofrito
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ tsp sazón
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the ground beef, red onion, red bell pepper, sofrito, adobo, salt, black pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until everything is well incorporated, then roll into 12 evenly sized meatballs and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add the red onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and sofrito. Sauté until the vegetables soften.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, water, sazón, and salt, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Return the meatballs to the pan, partially cover with a lid, and let simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and the meatballs are fully cooked.
  • Serve warm and enjoy. Buen provecho!
Keyword Albondigas, Albondigas Guisadas, Beef, Dominican Recipe, Meatballs, Receta Dominicana
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