Authentic Mexican Meatball Soup [Albondigas]

Name: Authentic Mexican Meatball Soup [Albondigas]
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1lb. ground beef [extra lean]; 1 tbs cumin [powder]; 1 tbs salt [will need about 2-3 more tbs added once meatballs/veggies are boiling]; 1 tomato finely diced; white onion diced; 1 egg; 1 tbs flour; 3 heaping tbs white rice [rinse rice before adding]; 5-6 large carrot's; 3-4 potato's; 3-4 Zucchini; 1 small can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

1lb. ground beef [extra lean]
1 tbs cumin [powder]
1 tbs salt [will need about 2-3 more tbs added once meatballs/veggies are boiling]
1 tomato finely diced
white onion diced
1 egg
1 tbs flour
3 heaping tbs white rice [rinse rice before adding]
5-6 large carrot's
3-4 potato's
3-4 Zucchini
1 small can tomato sauce

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1.fill pot with water [3/4 full]
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2.In large bowl, mix into ground beef:
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Cumin, salt, egg, flour, onion, tomato, rice, then make desired size meatballs [usually golf ball size].
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3.water should be boiling by the time you've made the meatballs, add to water [be careful not to burn yourself, drop in gently]
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4.meatballs should be boiling about 15 min or so [while you cut up veggies], add carrots first [let boil for about 5-6min] then add potato's and zucchini.
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5.Let boil about 10 min, then add tomato sauce and 2-3 tbs salt [taste after 5 minutes, if more salt needed, add to your liking] Soup will be ready as soon as potato's and zucchini are soft.

907

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1lb. ground beef [extra lean], 1 tbs cumin [powder], 1 tbs salt [will need about 2-3 more tbs added once meatballs/veggies are boiling], 1 tomato finely diced, and more.

Yes, Authentic Mexican Meatball Soup [Albondigas] falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!