How to Make Albondigas in an Instant Pot
“I am receiving compensation from the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to raise awareness about purchasing beef at farmer’s markets. All opinions and content are my own.”
Marrying into a Mexican family, I have learned a lot about the culture as well as experience different types of food. There were several recipes that my mother-in-law makes that I totally would eat over and over again. One of my favorite things besides Mole and potato enchiladas is Albondigas. I have been begging my husband for years to get his mom’s recipe but he always forgets to write it down.
So when I was offered a chance to create a recipe using NC raised Beef products, I knew that this was the recipe I wanted to try and see if I could come close to recreating and I wanted to recreate using my new best friend, my Instant Pot. Before I get to the recipe, let me tell you a little bit about the beef that I used.
You may remember that I was part of another promotion for Got to be NC back in the fall when I created a chicken salad recipe using chicken from Queen B Farms. I found out when I was researching the farm that chicken was just a small part of their farm. Beef is their main money maker.
When I stopped by their booth at Cary’s Downtown Farmer’s Market, I immediately recognized their son, who has a say in all the decisions that are made on the farm. Because someday he will be the one running it. I love their philosophy that they want to be good stewards of the land. The son told me that on any given day he could be seen out in the pastures giving the cows hugs. Yep, they believe that animals should be given love and treated as humanely as possible. I also learned something that I never knew, that you have to find the right butcher when it comes to processing meat. What I mean by the right butcher- one that kills in a humane way. Did you know that a bad butcher could spoil a batch of meat? I didn’t but wow imagine that.
Queen B Farms is located in the small town of Mebane, North Carolina. It is a 100-year-old family farm. So know I know you are probably wondering about the recipe- well Albondigas is an amazing meatball soup- but not like any meatball you have ever had. I got a pound of ground beef from Queen B Farms at the market to make this tantalizing recipe.
Before I share my recipe I wanted to share with you the other amazing recipes that are included in this promotion.
Got to Be NC Beef at Your Local NC Farmer’s Market
Sirloin Tip Roast with Brown Butter Mushrooms from Big Bear’s Wife and Meadow Lane Farm
Slow Cooker Beef Stew from Girl Gone Gourmet and T5 Farms
Jalapeno Popper Burger Bombs from Life of a Ginger and D’s Beef N Bees
How to Make Albondigas in an Instant Pot from Adventures of Frugal Mom and Queen B Farms
Smoky Beef Carnitas from Pastry Chef Online and Fickle Creek Farm
How to Make Albondigas in an Instant Pot
Ingredients:
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove minced
- 3 quarts of beef stock
- 1 or 2 cups of water ( enough to cover the soup)
- 1/2 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 large potato diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1/3 cup of raw white rice
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 2 raw eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 zucchini cut up
- 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
- 1/2 cup of cilantro chopped
Directions:
- Pour in the Beef stock into the Instant Pot.
- Add the chopped garlic.
- Add the chopped carrots, potatoes, and zucchini.
- Add tomato sauce
- Add onions.
- In a separate bowl, place the ground beef and add salt and pepper.
- Add Oregano to the mixture
- Add in eggs and mix together.
- Add rice and mix into ground beef mixture.
- Form the ground beef mixtures into meatballs.
- Place the meatballs in the Instant Pot.
- Put the top on the Instant Pot and cook on the Soup setting ( about 30 minutes).
- The Finished Product
- Top with Cilantro and serve with warm tortillas.
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Dang, that soup looks and sounds fantastic! Also, extra points for the sombrero on the InstantPot! =)
I love albondigas soup – with all the rainy/cold/weird weather we’ve been having I’d love a big bowl!
This is fantastic! When I was filling out my grocery list yesterday I wanted to find a new idea to add to my list. This is perfect! Thanks for the suggestion.
I thought you would like that. That is actually our dog Allie’s Halloween costume.
Looks delicious! I know some insta pot owners who would love this!
I love my instant pot! I got one for Christmas and have been using it a ton! I’ve never had Albondigas but I can’t wait to try it!
I’ve never tried this dish but it sounds yummy!
This all looks SUPER YUM!
I’ve never heard of this before, but it looks delicious!
I’ve never heard of Albondidas, but it looks tasty. Anything I can make in a crockpot is a win, and love that its local beef!! I’ll let you know if I try it and share pictures!
I’m always up for trying new dishes, and this looks really yummy! I love one pot/one pan meals!
xoxo
Annie
Yay! I love coming across new and tasty instant pot recipes! I’ll definitely have to try this!
Two things I love: Farmers Markets and my Instant Pot! Sounds like a great recipe!
Oh my goodness! This looks and sounds delicious! I’m always looking for new ways to cook ground beef. Can’t wait to give this a try!
I love that you used local beef!! Looks amazing!
This looks and sounds delicious! My parents are obsessed with their instant pot so I will have to pass this recipe on to them.
Melissa – This looks so good! I love supporting local farmers, too! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
This soup looks delicious and I love that it’s made from local, humanely raised cows. That makes it even better.
When I think of albondigas I think of my grandmother cooking in her kitchen. I absolutely love your modernized version of this time-honored recipe using an instant pot! Thank you so much for sharing it. 🙂
saving this recipe!! this looks so delicious, melissa!
My mother in law is from Mexico and she also introduced me to albondigas. They are incredible! I love how your version can be made in the instant pot!
These sound so good! We rarely use the instant pot in our house so I’ve been looking out for some good recipes for it – these look delicious!
Your albondigas recipe looks amazing! It’s great motivation to get my Instant Pot off the shelf, too!
I have never tried this recipe but I love authentic Mexican food. I’ll have to save this recipe for later 🙂
-xo, Azanique | http://www.lotsofsass.com
I have yet to get an Insta Pot but I am thinking more and more that I should. This looks amazing and way to go supporting local. I am excited to get back to shopping exclusively at the Farmer’s Market.
Lee
Looks like a delicious meal! I’ve never used an instant pot but I’m definitely thinking I need one now!
Never made Albondigas before. Don’t have an Instant Pot so will have to make this in our crockpot or on top of the stove. Sure it will still taste great.
Ok, I really need an instant pot. These look so flavorful and amazing!!
I’m all about trying a new recipe!
Oh wow!! This looks so delicious!! I love using instant pot..it has made daily cooking so easy!
Very delicious recipe. Thank you for sharing this mouthwatering treat.
this looks delicious! pinning it!
What CAN’T you do in an instant pot?! This looks sooo good!
I own an instant pot, but have never used it. This looks like a great recipe to start with! It looks so incredibly flavorful!
Insta Pot is a life saver. Extremely versatile. What an wonderful post. I will give the recipe a try.
Thank you for sharing, this soup looks so delicious, my mouth is watering while reading the post, I am going to have to give it a try!
~xo Sheree
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Hi Melissa,
My comfort food would always be anything ‘soup’. It would be my heart’s delight to try this one out. It looks delicious! 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
Cheers,
Jessica
Just tried this recipe and I’m impressed! Growing up Mexican and by default cooking traditional dishes, this is a great vAriation to our family recipe. Thank you for sharing and I will definitely add this to my instant pot recipe book.