Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or beef/pork mix
- ½ cup cooked rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- 4 cups chicken or beef broth
- 4 ripe tomatoes, blended or crushed
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- Optional: 1 jalapeño, chopped
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Mix ground meat, cooked rice, onion, garlic, cilantro, egg, and seasonings. Shape into small meatballs.
- Sauté onions and garlic in oil until fragrant, then add tomato puree and broth.
- Add carrots, potatoes, and zucchini; simmer 10 minutes.
- Carefully add meatballs and simmer 20 minutes until cooked.
- Season to taste; garnish with fresh cilantro and lime.
Notes
- Use a gentle simmer to keep meatballs intact.
- Adjust vegetables and spices to your preference.
- For extra flavor, refrigerate overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 25–30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Soup
- Method: Simmering, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6–8
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 65mg