Mexican Meatball Soup Recipe

Name: Mexican Meatball Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chuck; 3 flour tortillas, cut into 1- x 1/8-inch strips; 1 egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 quart water; 1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped; 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 3 beef-flavored bouillon cubes

Servings: persons

1 pound ground chuck
3 flour tortillas, cut into 1- x 1/8-inch strips
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 quart water
1 (16-ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 beef-flavored bouillon cubes

1
Combine meat, tortilla strips, egg, salt, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, pepper, and garlic in a medium mixing bowl; mix well. Shape mixture into 1 inch balls.
2
Brown meatballs in oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat; set aside, reserving drippings in Dutch oven.
3
Saute onion in drippings until tender; drain off drippings and discard. Add water, tomatoes, green chiles, cilantro, bouillon cubes, and remaining cumin to Dutch oven Cook, uncovered, over medium heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently. Return meatballs to Dutch oven, and cook an additional 15 minutes over medium heat.
4
Serve immediately in warm soup bowls.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound ground chuck, 3 flour tortillas, cut into 1- x 1/8-inch strips, 1 egg, lightly beaten, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Mexican Meatball Soup 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.

Mexican Meatball Soup

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