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September 16, 2025
Spicy Albondigas Recipe
Spicy Albondigas represents childhood favorites developed by growing up eating this soup, then trying dozens of recipes to create perfect personal combinations. This perfected recipe combines multiple recipe influences to achieve optimal flavor balance and authentic characteristics. The childhood connection ensures emotional and authentic taste memories.
I grew up eating spicy albondigas soup. After trying dozens of recipes, I have combined them to come up with this dish. The flavors are rich, the meatballs are tender, and the broth is good enough to drink by itself. Serve with warm flour tortillas.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients
Meatballs:
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
Soup:
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
Directions
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 Facts (per serving)
| 289 | Calories |
| 13g | Fat |
| 18g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
| Calories 289 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 13g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 1394mg | 61% |
| Total Carbohydrate 18g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium 67mg | 5% |
| Iron 4mg | 22% |
| Potassium 734mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
