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Prep Time:<\/strong> 25 minutes
Cook Time:<\/strong> 50 minutes
Total Time:<\/strong> 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings:<\/strong> 6<\/p>\n

Ingredients:<\/h1>\n

For the Meatballs<\/h2>\n

2 lbs (900 g) lean ground beef<\/p>\n

\u00bd cup cooked white rice<\/p>\n

1 large egg<\/p>\n

3 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n

\u00bc cup finely diced white onion<\/p>\n

\u00bc cup chopped fresh cilantro<\/p>\n

1 tsp ground cumin<\/p>\n

1 tsp Mexican oregano<\/p>\n

1 tsp salt<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/p>\n

For the Broth<\/h2>\n

2 tbsp vegetable oil<\/p>\n

1 medium white onion, diced<\/p>\n

4 garlic cloves, minced<\/p>\n

4 Roma tomatoes<\/p>\n

2 dried guajillo chiles, seeded<\/p>\n

2 cups beef broth<\/p>\n

4 cups water<\/p>\n

2 tsp chicken bouillon<\/p>\n

1 tsp paprika<\/p>\n

\u00bd tsp cumin<\/p>\n

2 bay leaves<\/p>\n

Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n

Optional Vegetables<\/h2>\n

2 carrots, sliced<\/p>\n

2 potatoes, diced<\/p>\n

1 zucchini, chopped<\/p>\n

For the Mexican Rice<\/h2>\n

2 cups long-grain white rice<\/p>\n

2 tbsp vegetable oil<\/p>\n

\u00bd small onion<\/p>\n

2 garlic cloves<\/p>\n

2 Roma tomatoes<\/p>\n

3 cups chicken broth<\/p>\n

1 tsp chicken bouillon<\/p>\n

Salt to taste<\/p>\n

Instructions<\/h1>\n

Step 1 \u2013 Prepare the Meatballs<\/h2>\n

In a large bowl combine:<\/p>\n

ground beef<\/p>\n

cooked rice<\/p>\n

egg<\/p>\n

onion<\/p>\n

garlic<\/p>\n

cilantro<\/p>\n

cumin<\/p>\n

oregano<\/p>\n

salt<\/p>\n

pepper<\/p>\n

Mix gently until combined.<\/p>\n

Roll into 1\u00bd-inch meatballs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Set aside.<\/p>\n

Step 2 \u2013 Make the Caldillo<\/h2>\n

Boil the tomatoes and guajillo chiles for 10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Blend with:<\/p>\n

garlic<\/p>\n

a little broth<\/p>\n

until completely smooth.<\/p>\n

Strain if desired.<\/p>\n

Step 3 \u2013 Cook the Broth<\/h2>\n

Heat oil in a large pot.<\/p>\n

Cook the diced onion for 4\u20135 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Pour in the blended sauce.<\/p>\n

Cook for 8\u201310 minutes<\/strong> until slightly thickened.<\/p>\n

Add:<\/p>\n

beef broth<\/p>\n

water<\/p>\n

chicken bouillon<\/p>\n

paprika<\/p>\n

cumin<\/p>\n

bay leaves<\/p>\n

Bring to a gentle boil.<\/p>\n

Step 4 \u2013 Cook the Meatballs<\/h2>\n

Carefully place the meatballs into the simmering broth.<\/p>\n

Do not stir for the first 10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Reduce to medium-low heat.<\/p>\n

Cook for 30 minutes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

If using vegetables, add them during the last 20 minutes<\/strong> of cooking.<\/p>\n

Taste and adjust seasoning.<\/p>\n

Step 5 \u2013 Prepare the Mexican Rice<\/h2>\n

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.<\/p>\n

Heat oil in a saucepan.<\/p>\n

Toast the rice until lightly golden.<\/p>\n

Blend:<\/p>\n

tomatoes<\/p>\n

onion<\/p>\n

garlic<\/p>\n

chicken broth<\/p>\n

Pour into the toasted rice.<\/p>\n

Add chicken bouillon and salt.<\/p>\n

Cover and cook over low heat for 18\u201320 minutes<\/strong> until fluffy.<\/p>\n

Serve With<\/h1>\n

Mexican red rice<\/p>\n

Warm corn tortillas<\/p>\n

Fresh lime wedges<\/p>\n

Whole roasted jalape\u00f1os<\/p>\n

Sliced avocado<\/p>\n

Homemade salsa roja<\/p>\n

Refried beans<\/p>\n

Tips<\/h1>\n

Mixing cooked rice into the meatballs helps keep them soft and authentic.<\/p>\n

Simmer gently to prevent the meatballs from breaking apart.<\/p>\n

Roasting or boiling the tomatoes and guajillo chiles before blending gives the broth a deeper, richer flavor.<\/p>\n

Freshly chopped cilantro added at the end brightens the soup.<\/p>\n

Leftovers taste even better the next day as the broth develops even more flavor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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