ALBONDIGAS

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this is a comfort food for sure. Mexican meatball soup with vegies in a flavorful broth. I like to serve it with mexican rice and tortillas and avacado slices on top and maybe a bit more chopped cilantro.

Provided by cathy Valencia

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground beef
3 c chicken broth
1 c water
1/3 c rice
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
salt and pepper
1/2 can(s) tomato sauce
1 stalk(s) celery
2 carrots
1 can(s) green beans/ drained
cilantro, fresh
1 egg
2 Tbsp diced onions
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • 1. first make meatballs in large bowl. mix beef with rice, egg, paprika, garilc powder , cumin, salt and pepper. Make meatballs and set aside in fridge until ready.
  • 2. In a pot I sauted some onions and garlic in a bit of olive oil. Then add in chicken broth and water you want at least half pot of liquid. Bring to boil then add tomato sauce and meatballs. add some seasonings to your broth salt and pepper not to much , broth has some. then skim off the fat that rises to top.
  • 3. now add in the vegies and a handful of cilantro lower and cover simmer 20 - 30 minutes. serve with slices of avacado and chopped fresh cilantro on top.

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