Mexican Meatball Soup

Tallior
Tallior @cheftalfenn
Sacramento California

Kinda my version of Albondigas. I prefer my meatballs cooked before adding them to hot broth and I use leftover Spanish rice instead of potatoes. This soup has a delicate Mexican flavor that is soooo good with avocado slices. A family pleaser that is tasty, cultural and light. Enjoy 😘

Mexican Meatball Soup

Kinda my version of Albondigas. I prefer my meatballs cooked before adding them to hot broth and I use leftover Spanish rice instead of potatoes. This soup has a delicate Mexican flavor that is soooo good with avocado slices. A family pleaser that is tasty, cultural and light. Enjoy 😘

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Ingredients

1 hour
8 servings
  1. 1 lbGround beef, extra lean
  2. 1/3 cupPanko bread crumbs
  3. 1/3 cupMilk
  4. 1 tspMexican ground Oregano
  5. 1 tspDried parsley
  6. 1/2 tspGarlic salt
  7. 2 tbspOlive oil
  8. 8 cupWater
  9. 1 1/2 cupBaby carrots
  10. 1 tbspBeef bouillon
  11. 1 cupGreen taco sauce
  12. 3 cupLeft over Spanish rice

Cooking Instructions

1 hour
  1. 1

    In a medium pot, add the water, carrots and bouillon.

  2. 2

    Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl combine the ground beef, oregano, parsley, garlic salt, bread crumbs and milk.

  4. 4

    Knead the meat with your hands till the everything looks even and well distributed.

  5. 5

    Roll into small meat balls.

  6. 6

    Heat a skillet or frying pan with the oil.

  7. 7

    Sear the meatballs on medium high heat.

  8. 8

    Be sure to seat all sides of the meatballs so they don't fall apart in the broth.

  9. 9

    Gently drop each meatball into the simmering broth.

  10. 10

    Add the taco sauce and the Spanish rice.

  11. 11

    Continue to simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  12. 12

    Serve hot with shredded cabbage, avocado slices and crushed tortilla chips.

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