Visiting Teacher Mexican Meatball Soup
½ c. chopped onion
1 clove garlic
2 T. oil
1 T. chile powder
1 can tomatoes
2 quarts water
4 cubes beef bouillion
Saute onions and garlic in oil. Add chili powder and tomatoes, water, and beef flavoring. Bring to boil. Add 4 to 5 peeled, sliced carrots. Add meatballs while boiling. Cook 20-30 minutes.
Albondiguitas (Little Meatballs)
1 lb. hamburger
½ c. cooked rice
1 T. cornstarch
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. oregano
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
1 egg, slightly beaten
¼ c. chopped chinese parsley
Mix thoroughly and shape into balls about the size of a walnut and drop into boiling broth.