Rancho San Miguel Markets
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recipes : Albondigas Soup

Rice and bite-sized meatballs made with pork and beef in a beef broth seasoned with green chili salsa, tomatoes and onion in this hearty Mexican soup that is great for a crowd.

INGREDIENTS – All ingredients can be found at Rancho San Miguel Markets

Soup:

6 (14 oz.) cans of beef broth
1 (8oz.) jar of salsa
1 onion, chopped
2 (14.5 oz.) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
¼ C. chopped fresh basil
½ tsp. dried oregano
¼ tsp. ground black pepper

Meatballs:

1 lb. lean ground beef
¼ lb. pork sausage
1 onion, copped
1 egg, beaten
½ tsp. salt
¼ tsp. ground black pepper
¼ tsp. garlic powder
¼ C. milk
½ tsp. dried basil
½ C. cornmeal
½ C. white rice

DIRECTIONS

  • Mix together beef broth, salsa, 1 chopped onion, tomatoes, dried basil, oregano and ½ tsp. pepper.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 20 minutes
  • Combine ground beef, sausage, the other chopped onion, egg, salt, ¼ tsp. pepper, garlic powder, milk, basil and cornmeal.  Mix well.  Form into tiny, bite-sized meatballs.
  • Add meatballs and rice to broth.  Cover and simmer very slowly for 1 to 1 ½ hours.