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Adobo Meatballs

Cooked meatballs become a quick, glossy adobo main dish.

30 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Adobo Meatballs

  • 1 1/2 lb cooked meatballs
  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 4 dried bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water, as needed

How to cook Adobo Meatballs

  1. 1.Heat oil in a pan and fry garlic until light brown, watching closely so it does not burn.
  2. 2.Add meatballs, peppercorns, and bay leaves; toss briefly.
  3. 3.Add soy sauce, beef broth, and sugar; stir and bring to a boil.
  4. 4.Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, adding vinegar and a little water if the sauce dries out.
  5. 5.Taste, season with salt if needed, and serve.
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