Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 6 tablespoons rice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons black pepper
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 beef bouillon cubes
  • 4 green onions, sliced
  • 1 large green pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced
  • 1 can chopped tomato
  • Tabasco sauce
  • 1 cup minced parsley
  • 1/2 lemon, juice of

Method

  • In a pot combine the water, bouillon cubes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, green onions, green pepper, carrots and tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered 30 minutes.
  • Mix the meat, uncooked rice, 1 beaten egg, paprika, oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Form into 1 inch balls.
  • Add the meatballs to the broth, bring to a boil again, then lower heat and simmer, still covered, 30 minutes or until the meat is cooked and the rice is soft.
  • Add parsely and Tobasco sauce to taste.
  • Just before serving, beat the second egg with the lemon juice.
  • Stir two teaspoonsful of hot soup into the lemon mixture, then stir this mixture back into the soup pot.