Mexican Beef Meatball Soup: The Best Cozy Comfort Food Recipe
A warm and hearty Mexican Beef Meatball Soup that brings comfort and flavor to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/4 cup rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup corn
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
- In a large pot, bring the beef broth to a boil over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the pot and let them cook for about 10 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and corn, and simmer for another 15 minutes.
- Stir in the cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier soup, add diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
- This soup pairs well with warm tortillas.