How to make albondigas

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined, then form into meatballs about the size of golf balls.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a baking dish.

In the same skillet, add tomato sauce and beef broth, stirring to combine.

Add diced carrots, potatoes, and zucchini to the sauce, then bring to a simmer.

Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.

Add bay leaves to the dish, then cover tightly with foil.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through.

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

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