Albondigas In Tomato Sauce
Savor these delicious and hearty Albondigas, packed with high-quality protein from lean beef and pork to support muscle health. This gluten-free recipe features a rich tomato sauce and fiber from peas and buckwheat, promoting good digestion and a healthy gut.
Avg. Recipe Cost (US)
$12.00
Avg. Recipe Cost (UK)
£7.00
Nutritional Information (approx)
- Calories: 770 kcal
- Protein: 45 g
- Fats: 30 g
- Carbs: 80 g
- Fibre: 10 g
Tags
Gluten Free High Protein Dinner
Ingredients
- coconut oil - 1 tbsp.
- onion - 1 (finely chopped)
- garlic cloves - 2 (crushed)
- lean beef mince - 14 oz. (400g)
- lean pork mince - 7 oz. (200g)
- egg - 1
- parsley - 3 tbsp. (finely chopped)
- chili pepper - 1 (finely chopped)
- buckwheat flour - 1 tbsp.
- beef stock - 1 cup (240ml)
- chopped tomatoes - 1 can
- green peas (frozen) - 1 ⅓ cup (200g)
Preparation Instructions
- 1. Finely chop the onion and crush the garlic. Place in a large bowl with the meats, egg, parsley and chili. Season generously with salt and pepper, then combine everything using your hands.
- 2. Form 16 meatballs with your hands about the size of a walnut.
- 3. Heat the oil in a pan on low heat and cook the meatballs for about 10 minutes, until browned all over, turn them regularly. Once cooked, transfer onto a plate and cover with tin foil.
- 4. To the same pan, with the oil and juices, add the flour and stir well on low heat. Slowly add the beef stock, stirring constantly until well combined.
- 5. Next, add in the chopped tomatoes and green peas, mix well, then return the meatballs to the pan.
- 6. Simmer everything for 10 minutes and serve with rice