Tijuana Meatballs With Rice Recipes

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN MEATBALLS (ALBONDIGAS MEXICANAS)

Steps:

• Start by adding the 1/2 cup of white rice to a pan with 1/2 cup of water and let boil for 10 minutes to partially cook the rice. Let cool and set aside.
• Add all of the meatball ingredients, including the rice, in a large bowl and mix well.
• Once combined, form balls that are approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes or until sufficiently browned on the outside.
• Separately, blend the ingredients for the salsa in a blender, and then saute the salsa with 1 tsp of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the potatoes and let boil for approximately 5 minutes.
• Add the celery and the cooked meatballs.
• Add additional salt and pepper to taste and let simmer for approximately 20 minutes longer until the meatballs and potatoes are completely cooked through.
• Accompany with rice, beans, and tortillas.

TIJUANA MEATBALLS WITH RICE

Steps:

• 1. To make the meat balls:
• 2. Mix the meat with the salsa,1 cup Panko, egg, yolk, salt, jalapeno pepper & roasted garlic. Form into 1 inch balls and refrigerate.
• 3. Mix 1 cup Panko with ¾ cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese.
• 4. When you are ready to cook the meat balls, roll in the Panko & cheese mixture.
• 5. Fry till they are all nicely browned on all sides, but be careful not to overcook the balls as they could dry out.
• 6. To make the rice:
• 7. In a large skillet put the oil, get it hot and add the rice & carrots. Cook over a low/medium heat stirring constantly till the rice gets a sheen on it.
• 8. This should take about 5 minutes .
• 9. Add the Ro*tel and fire roasted tomatoes, salt, sugar and pepper, water and cook on low till the rice is done and almost all the liquid has been absorbed.
• 10. Check for seasonings: Kosher salt Fresh ground pepper