How to Make Spicy Albondigas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Albondigas, also known as Mexican meatball soup, is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy dinner on a cold night. This traditional Mexican recipe features tender meatballs simmered in a rich and flavorful broth, along with a variety of vegetables and spices. The result is a comforting and satisfying soup that is sure to warm you up from the inside out.

Albondigas are the Spanish word for meatballs, and in this recipe, they are made with a combination of ground b...

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Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • ¼ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 10 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
  • 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 4 stalks celery, sliced
  • ½ large onion, chopped
  • 1 bunch cilantro leaves, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Make the meatballs: Mix ground beef, uncooked rice, bread crumbs, egg, cumin, garlic powder, and salt together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Start the soup: Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
  • Meanwhile, form 1 1/2-tablespoon portions of the beef mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  • When chicken broth is boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Drop in meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and diced chiles; stir in carrots, celery, onion, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and garlic powder. Simmer soup until vegetables are cooked and flavors are blended, about 1 hour.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 75mg
    • Sodium: 1394mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 734mg