Video: Albondigon (Latin American-style Meatloaf)
Posted by Chef Jim on March 2, 2010 | Comments Off
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 cup cooked short grain white rice
1/2 cup diced onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup carrots, peeled, medium julienne
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup tomato sauce
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 chipotle chile, rinsed, seeded and chopped
1 cup fresh orange juice
4 medium apples, peeled, cored and cubed
salt and pepper to taste.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, salt and pepper, Worcestershire, beaten eggs and form the mixture into a loaf.
In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and brown meat loaf on all sides. Remove from heat.
Puree tomato sauce, garlic and chipotle chiles in a blender. Then stir in orange juice. Pour mixture over meatloaf and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes. Add carrots, cover tightly and cook for 50 minutes.
Add apples and simmer for 5 minutes more.
Serves about 6.
Tags:Albondigon, Latin American meatloaf, Latino cuisine, Meatloaf, Stove Top meatloaf
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