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Mexican Meatball Soup

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course dinner, Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1/2 cup cooked rice
  • 1 egg beaten egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 8 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 lb potatoes cubed
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 1 cup zucchini sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, minced garlic, cooked rice, beaten egg, chopped cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1-1.5 inch meatballs.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, then set aside.
  • In a large pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  • Add the beef broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  • Carefully add the browned meatballs, potatoes, carrots, and zucchini to the pot. Stir gently.
  • Cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and the meatballs are cooked through. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, if desired. Serve hot.
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