Mexican Meatball Soup: The Best Cozy Comfort Food Experience
A hearty and flavorful Mexican Meatball Soup that warms your soul.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup rice
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, rice, egg, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
- Form the mixture into meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add the meatballs, browning them on all sides.
- Pour in beef broth and bring to a boil.
- Add tomatoes, carrots, bell pepper, and zucchini.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili powder to the meatball mixture.
- Feel free to use ground turkey instead of beef for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Mexican Meatball Soup