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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Stews » Estofado De Albóndigas (slow-cooker Meatball Stew)

    Estofado de Albóndigas (Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew)

    Nov 18, 2011 · Modified: Jul 15, 2021 by Erica Dinho · 20 Comments

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    Estofado de Albóndigas (Slow-Cooker Meatball Stew)

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 18 votes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 1 pound ground pork
    • 1 pound ground beef
    • 2 large eggs beaten
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • ⅓ cup masarepa
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • ½ grated onion
    • 1 scallion finely chopped
    • ½ cup red bell pepper finely chopped
    • Salt and pepper
    • 1 cup alinos sauce
    • Salt and pepper
    • 4 cups beef stock
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
    • ¼ teaspoon achiote or sazon Goya with azafran
    • 2 large potatoes peeled and cut into small chunks
    • 2 large carrots slice crosswise
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Place the ground beef and pork in a large bowl. Add onions, garlic, scallion, red bell pepper, masarepa, eggs, cumin, salt and pepper. Mix well using your hands.
    • Form the meatballs and add them to the slow cooker along with the remaining stew ingredients. Mix everything together carefully so as to not break up the meatballs.
    • Cook on low 7-8 hours or on high 3-4 hours. Serve with white rice and avocado on the side.
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    This Meatball Stew is perfect for this time of year, as it starts to cool down and you need something to warm you up. The flavor of the meatballs slowly cooked in a sauce of tomato, garlic, cumin, achiote, peppers, onions, cilantro, scallions, and vegetables is a delicious meal for the whole family. I love to serve it with white rice. It is the best way to soak up the delicious sauce!

    I love using a slow cooker, because it does all the work for me, but you could also toss it all in a heavy pot, cover and simmer for about one hour.

    Buen provecho!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Jeannie

      November 18, 2011 at 11:21 am

      5 stars
      This looks like something I would love to have for lunch! Yum!

      Reply
    2. Claudia

      November 18, 2011 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      This is a warming change from my Italian meatballs. Never thought meatballs could be so pretty!

      Reply
    3. Belinda @zomppa

      November 18, 2011 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      I am so breaking out my slow cooker next week - and this is mouth watering!

      Reply
    4. Diana Lopez

      November 18, 2011 at 11:44 am

      5 stars
      Hi Erica, I'm a huge fan of your meatball stew and have made it several times. What would be the difference between that recipe and this new one? And are you adding the eggs to the meatballs so that they don't fall apart while in the slow cooker?
      Thanks! =)

      Reply
      • Erica

        November 18, 2011 at 11:56 am

        5 stars
        Diana, It is a different dish and you are correct about the eggs!

        Reply
    5. Barbara

      November 19, 2011 at 6:13 am

      5 stars
      My slow cooker is long gone, Erica, but this can be prepared on top of the stove as well. Looks comforting!

      Reply
    6. Heather B

      November 19, 2011 at 8:38 am

      5 stars
      Sounds great! I havnt had a crock pot for very long but I am thoroughly enjoying it! And I looove to see recipes designed for crock pots...and this looks like a simple winter meal! Thanks!

      Reply
    7. Johana

      November 19, 2011 at 10:25 am

      5 stars
      I was tinking of buying an slow cooker but hiw sage they are?? Can i go to work and dont worry because my house gona ger fire lol .... I really want one but thats my husband worriest!!! 🙂

      Reply
    8. Angie@Angiesrecipes

      November 19, 2011 at 2:29 pm

      5 stars
      I need to add slow cooker to my X'mas wish list! This looks so good.

      Reply
    9. mary

      November 20, 2011 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      E: You mention achiote in the description but I do not see it on the list of ingredients. How much is called for?
      I am making this tonight!

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      • Erica

        November 20, 2011 at 3:36 pm

        5 stars
        Mary-1/4 teaspoon

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    10. mary

      November 20, 2011 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Oh I bet it is the azafrán in the sazón Goya, no?

      Reply
      • Malice

        May 31, 2012 at 4:40 pm

        5 stars
        Azafrán is saffron, BUT achiote is an ingredient in sazón con azafrán.

        Reply
    11. Erica

      December 05, 2011 at 4:46 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone!

      Reply
    12. Stephanie

      January 05, 2015 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Hi Erika im trying to make this for tonight but i don't have the Masarepa can i leave this ingredient out of the equation or substitute with maizena or just all purpose flour?

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        January 05, 2015 at 11:48 am

        5 stars
        Use breadcrumbs.

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    13. Shawn

      February 29, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      I cannot find Masarepa anywhere and am making this tomorrow! Can I use "P.A.N?"

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        March 03, 2016 at 11:30 am

        5 stars
        Yes.

        Reply
    14. Sheila

      August 13, 2023 at 5:16 pm

      Hi is there anything I can use instead alinos sauce because i can’t find it

      Reply
      • Erica Dinho

        August 14, 2023 at 10:35 am

        Here is the recipe: https://www.mycolombianrecipes.com/seasoning-paste-alinos/

        Reply

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