I’ve had this recipe a long time and is a favorite. If you like hot, be sure to put out the hot sauce!
I’ve had this recipe a long time and is a favorite. If you like hot, be sure to put out the hot sauce!
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium high heat.
Add 1 3/4 cups onions, 2 garlic cloves and bay leaves; saute 5 minutes.
Add broth, tomatoes with juices, salsa, and cilantro; bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine ground beef, pork sausage, cornmeal, whole milk, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, remaining 1 cup onions, 2 garlic cloves and 1/4 cup cilantro in a medium bowl.
Mix well.
Shape meat mixture by generous tablespoonfuls into 1- 1 1/4" balls.
Add rice and meat balls to soup and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice and meatballs are tender.
Stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.