How To Make Albondigas | Mexican Meatball Soup

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: barley

Quinoa is more nutritious, while barley is budget-friendly.

In a bowl, combine ground beef, rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.

Form mixture into small meatballs.

In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil.

Add meatballs to the boiling broth and simmer for 15 minutes.

Add diced carrots and potatoes; cook until tender.

Stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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