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albondigas-recipe

Albondigas Recipe

A traditional Mexican meatball soup that's hearty and flavorful.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • ½ cup Cooked Rice
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

For the Soup

  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Carrot sliced
  • 1 Zucchini sliced
  • 6 cups Beef Broth
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, beaten egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until softened.
  3. Add sliced carrot and zucchini to the pot, and cook for a few minutes.
  4. Pour in beef broth and tomato sauce. Stir in dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Gently add the meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for about 30 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Meatballs, Soup
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