Albondigas Sinaloenses

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 small onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/3 cup tomato sauce
• Water
• 1/4 cup uncooked white rice
• Fresh mint or spearmint
• Salt
• 1 1/2 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

Directions

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.