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albondigas-recipe

Albondigas Recipe

A traditional Mexican meatball soup that's hearty and delicious.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Large pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped potatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped zucchini

Instructions: 

  • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, rice, egg, cilantro, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
  • In a large pot, bring beef broth and tomatoes to a boil. Add meatballs.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Add carrots, potatoes, and zucchini. Simmer for another 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Notes:

For a spicier version, add a chopped jalapeño to the meatball mixture.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Meatballs, Soup
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