Albondigas en Salsa

Ingredients

• Ground beef (1 lb)
• Bread crumbs (1/2 cup)
• Onion (1, finely chopped)
• Garlic cloves (2, minced)
• Egg (1)
• Cilantro (1/4 cup, finely chopped)
• Salt (1/2 teaspoon)
• Pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Olive oil (1 tablespoon)
• Tomato sauce (2 cups)
• Chicken broth (1 cup)
• Dried oregano (1 teaspoon)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Bay leaf (1)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped cilantro, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
2. Using your hands, shape the mixture into small, round meatballs, each about 1 inch in diameter.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the meatballs, ensuring they are not overcrowded. Cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Once browned, remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
4. In the same skillet, pour in the tomato sauce and chicken broth. Add the dried oregano, cumin, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Once simmering, return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are covered with the sauce.
6. Cover the skillet and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
7. Serve the Albondigas en Salsa hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy this delicious piece of Mexican culinary heritage right at your table!