Go Back
–+ servings
albondigas-recipe

Albondigas Recipe

A traditional Mexican meatball soup that's hearty and delicious.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Soup

  • 6 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced
  • 1 cup Potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup Zucchini, diced
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into meatballs.
  2. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add carrots, potatoes, and zucchini. Cook for about 10 minutes.
  3. Add tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir well.
  4. Gently add the meatballs to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  5. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 3000IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Meatballs, Soup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!