Ingredients
cooking spray
1lb90% lean ground beef
¼cupdry breadcrumbs
1egg
1tspcumin
¼tspgarlic powder
½tspchili powder
2tsplime juice
1tspkosher salt
½tsppepper
2tbspcilantro,finely chopped
2tbspwater
6cupsbeef broth
14.5ozdiced tomatoes with chiles,1 can, undrained
8oztomato sauce,1 can
2tspolive oil
1onion,diced
2carrots,peeled and chopped into ¼ pieces
1zucchini,chopped into ½ pieces
15ozblack beans,1 can, drained and rinsed
1cupfrozen corn
salt and pepper to taste
2tspchili powder
1tspcumin
cilantro,tortilla strips, sour cream, shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, lime wedges, avocado, for garnishes
Preparation
Preheat the broiler.
Line a sheet pan with foil and coat with cooking spray.
Combine the beef, breadcrumbs, egg, cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, lime juice, salt, pepper, cilantro and water, then stir until thoroughly mixed together.
Form 1 inch meatballs, then place them on the pan.
Broil for 8 to 10 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes or until translucent.
Add the carrots and cook for 5 minutes more; then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Add the beef broth, can of tomatoes, can of tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin to the pot.
Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add the meatballs, black beans, corn and zucchini to the pot.
Simmer for an additional 5 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with desired garnishes, and enjoy!
