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Instructions
1
Season the ground beef with half the salt and pepper.
2
Shape the ground beef into meatballs that are about one tablespoon in size.
3
Cut the cabbage in half and slice it into small strips.
4
Place the chicken breasts and meatballs on the bottom of your slow cooker.
5
Add the diced tomatoes, cabbage, cumin, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, the rest of the black pepper and salt, and the chicken stock.
6
Cook for 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high.
7
When the time is up, ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with sliced avocados, lime juice, cilantro, sour cream, and shredded Mexican cheese.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Brown Your Meat First 🍖Sear the ground beef and chicken in a hot skillet before adding to the slow cooker to develop deep, caramelized flavors that elevate the entire soup's complexity.
- Toast Your Spices 🌶️Bloom the cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in the hot pan with the meat for 30 seconds to unlock their essential oils and intensify their flavors exponentially.
- Layer Your Toppings Strategy 🥑Add delicate toppings like avocado, cilantro, and lime juice individually to each bowl just before serving to prevent them from becoming soggy or oxidizing in the hot broth.
- Add Acid at the End 🍋Reserve fresh lime juice to stir in during the final 5 minutes or serve on the side, as this bright acidity cuts through richness and prevents the soup from tasting flat or one-dimensional.
- Use Two Proteins Strategically 🍗Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and cook them 30 minutes less than ground beef, as they cook faster and will stay tender rather than becoming stringy and overdone.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
Low Carb
High Protein
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Nutrition Per Serving
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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