Albondigas Sinaloenses

Directions

Ingredients :

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ small onion

finely diced

1 clove garlic

minced

⅓ cup tomato sauce

water

¼ cup uncooked white rice

fresh mint or spearmint

salt

1 ½ pounds lean ground sirloin

2 plum tomatoes

finely chopped

2 tablespoons diced onion

1 egg white

salt and pepper

4 sprigs fresh mint or spearmint

minced

Methods :

In a large stock pot, cook onion and garlic in olive oil over medium high heat until translucent. Stir in tomato sauce, water, rice, mint, and salt, and bring to a low boil.

Meanwhile, combine ground sirloin with tomatoes, 2 tablespoons diced onion, egg white, mint, and salt and pepper. Form into small balls, and place in boiling liquid. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes, or until meat is cooked and rice is tender.