Mama's Albondigas Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (454g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
• ½ cup (50g) cooked long-grain white rice
• ¼ cup (3g) fresh mint, finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped (about ½ cup/ 60g)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup / 120g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups (1.9L) chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1 (14.5 ounce/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 cup (130g) carrots, peeled and sliced
• 1 cup (130g) zucchini, chopped
• 1 cup (100g) green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste)
• Optional: 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (for a kick!)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Lime wedges (for garnish)