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Albóndigas
Time: Approximately 45–50 minutes, Prep time: 10–15 minutes, Cooking time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4–5 people
There’s nothing quite like a comforting bowl of albóndigas soup to bring warmth to your day. This Mexican classic is filled with tender meatballs, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth that’s perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings at home. Made with lean ground beef, rice, and fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and green beans, this soup is as nourishing as it is flavorful. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned pro, this simple albóndigas recipe is easy to follow and delicious to enjoy!
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Ingredients
400g lean ground beef
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, chopped
½ cup cooked white rice
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
1 tbsp oil
3 celery stalks, sliced
3 large carrots, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
3 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried oregano
Chicken broth
1 cup green beans, cut into pieces
1 large potato, diced
Chopped cilantro
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatballs. Mix with your hands until well combined.
Form meatballs and set aside. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the oil, celery, carrots, onions, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
Stir to combine and cook for 8 minutes, until the onions are softened.
Add the tomato paste and dried oregano. Mix until the tomato paste has fully coated the vegetables.
Add the broth and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
Add the meatballs to the pot one by one. Bring the soup back to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes.
Add the green beans and potatoes. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Add the cilantro, stir, and taste. Adjust the salt if necessary.
This recipe and more can be found on https://vallartasupermarkets.com/en/recipes.