Albondigas is an authentic Mexican soup packed with juicy meatballs and swimming in a zesty tomato broth. It's a recipe from my cookbook, It Begins at the Table, that I simply can't resist making over and over again. In fact, I usually make a double pot and freeze this hearty soup in individual containers so I can have a delicious, healthy meal on the table anytime I need it in only minutes.
A hearty Mexican soup packed with juicy meatballs and swimming in a zesty tomato broth.
| Prep Time | 25 minutes |
| Cook Time | 1 hour |
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Ingredients
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/2 cup long grain rice
- 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs or gluten-free bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions, divided use half for meatballs and half for broth
- 5 garlic cloves, minced divided
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh or dried mint
- 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons salt. divided
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes add more if you like it spicy
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes
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Instructions
- Combine beef, pork, rice, bread crumbs, eggs, 1/2 cup onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, mint, cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, pepper, cumin, oregano, and red pepper in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix the ingredients together and roll the meat into golf ball size meatballs.
- Heat a large sauté pan or wide bottom pot over medium heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add the remaining 1 cup of onions and the remaining 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes or until onions are slightly translucent.
- Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Lay the meatballs on top of the tomatoes and gently pour the chicken broth over them, being careful not to break the meat apart. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 hour. Do not stir the meatballs while they are cooking.
- Serve with toasted flour or corn tortillas and lime wedges.
