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Albondigas
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 360 Minutes
Ready In: 375 Minutes
Servings: 6
A Mexican soup best topped with fresh cilantro
Ingredients:
1/2 lb ground chuck
1/2 onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup instant rice, uncooked
1 egg
salt and pepper (to taste )
4 ounces chopped green chilies (canned, drained )
1 carrot, shredded
14 1/2 ounces stewed canned tomatoes
4 cups hot water
2 cups low-fat beef broth or 2 cups water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons cilantro
Directions:
1. In a bowl, combine beef, onion, garlic, rice, egg, salt and pepper to taste.
2. Form into 1 1/2 meatballs. Place chilies and shredded carrots in bottom of slow cooker.
3. Spoon tomatoes evenly on top. Place meatballs on top of tomatoes.
4. Pour in water, broth, oregano and parsley or cilantro.
5. Cover and cook on LOW 5 1/2 to 6 hours.
By RecipeOfHealth.com