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    CAL: Albondigas Soup


    Source of Recipe


    The California Heritage Cookbook by Junior League of Pasadena, Inc.

    * Exported from MasterCook *

    Albondigas Soup

    Recipe By : Junior League of Pasadena, Inc.
    Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : California, Soups, Mexican, Wine

    Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
    -------- ------------ --------------------------------
    1 1/2 pounds ground beef
    1 cup fresh bread crumbs
    1 egg -- beaten
    3 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped
    6 garlic cloves -- crushed, divided
    3 tablespoons minced mint
    3 teaspoons salt -- divided
    1/2 cup flour
    4 tablespoons olive oil (to 6)
    1 medium green pepper -- seeded and
    -- diced
    3 medium onions -- diced
    1 quart hot water
    1 1/2 cups red wine
    7 cups canned tomatoes
    1 tablespoon vinegar
    1 tablespoon sugar
    1 teaspoon dried oregano

    In large bowl, separate meat into bits with a fork. Add bread crumbs, egg, parsley, 3 crushed garlic cloves, mint, and 1-1/2 teaspoons salt. Mix thoroughly with fork or hands. Form meat mixture into balls about 2 inches in diameter. Roll each ball lightly in flour.

    In large Dutch oven, over medium heat, brown meatballs in olive oil, about 7 minutes. Remove meatballs and set aside.

    Saute green pepper, onions, and 3 crushed garlic cloves over medium heat 5 to 7 minutes in remaining drippings. Add remaining salt, water, wine, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar, and oregano. Cook over medium heat 20 to 30 minutes. Add meatballs cover, and simmer 1-1/2 hours.


    Cuisine:
    "California"

    Source:
    "The California Heritage Cookbook"

    S(Master-Cook format by):
    "Judi Mae Phelps (judimae@earthlink.net)"


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