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December 1, 2022

Albondigas Lampreados

Traditionally, albondigas are meatballs served in broth (soup like). However, these are the albondigas I grew up with. Ground beef folded into whipped eggs and fried; similarly, as you would a chili relleno.  Served with a savory (slightly sweet) salsa. I am not sure where the recipe originated as I have never seen it in other cookbooks.  This family recipe was passed down to me by my mother. Enjoy!

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Albondigas Lampreados

Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican

Equipment

  • deep skillet, 2” of vegetable oil
  • large serving spoon to form and drop the albondigas into the hot oil
  • large, slotted spoon or spider to remove the albondigas from the oil
  • a rimmed baking sheet lined with paper towels and a backing rack

Ingredients

1 recipe of our sweet & spicy salsa prepared in advance (see recipe below)

    Egg mixture:

    • 5 extra large eggs separated reserve yolks
    • 1 T all purpose flour
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt

    Ground beef mixture:

    • 1 lb. ground beef
    • 1 tsp. kosher salt
    • 1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
    • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
    • 1/4 tsp. garlic powder

    Instructions

    Prepare the beef:

    • In a medium skillet, add oil and bring to just smoking.  Add ground beef, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder.  Continue to cook over high heat. The beef will release water.  Continue to cook until the water has evaporated.  Stirring frequently, scraping up the bits on the bottom of the pan. Taste for seasonings and add additional salt and pepper if needed.  Remove from heat and allow to cool to room temperature.

    Prepare to fry:

    • In a deep skillet, heat oil until 350 degrees.  While the oil heats, prepare the egg mixture.

    Prepare egg mixture and form:

    • In a large mixing bowl, whip egg whites until foamy.  Add flour, salt and continue to blend until stiff peaks form.  Add yolks and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
    • Working quickly, fold in the cooled ground beef mixture.  Using a large mixing spoon, drop spoonful into heated oil.
    • Baste the albondigas with hot oil, cook until golden brown, flip and finish cooking.  Remove from oil and place on a wire rack.  Top with the salsa.
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    Sweet and Spicy Tomato Salsa

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. tomatoes seeded & blended
    • 1/2 cup white or yellow onion chopped fine
    • 1 chile serrano seeded and chopped fine
    • 1 jalapeno (optional for more spice) seeded and chopped fine
    • 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 1 tsp. granulated sugar
    • 1 tsp. vinegar
    • 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
    • 1 garlic clove
    • 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

    Instructions

    • In a sauce pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add jalapeno, serrano, onion, garlic and salt. Cook until onion is translucent. Add blended tomato, sugar, pepper and vinegar.
    • Cover with a lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat, stir, taste and correct seasonings if needed.
    • This salsa can be made in advance and freezes beautifully.

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