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RCI-MT.005.0033.001

Supa Topcheta

Supa Topcheta from the Recidemia collection

Prep15 min
Cook30 min
Total45 min
Servings4
Difficultyadvanced

Ingredients

  • (450g) ground beef
    1 lb
  • tbs rice
    6 unit
  • ts paprika
    1 unit
  • ts dried savory
    1 unit
  • Salt
    pepper to taste
    1 unit
  • water
    6 cups
  • beef bouillon cubes
    2 unit
  • bunch green onions; sliced
    1/2 unit
  • green bell pepper; chopped
    1 unit
  • carrots; peeled
    sliced thin
    2 unit
  • tomatoes; peeled & chopped
    3 unit
  • bunch parsley; minced
    1/2 unit
  • egg
    1 unit
  • lemon (juice only)
    1 unit

Method

1
Combine beef, rice, paprika and savory.
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
3
Mix lightly but thoroughly.
4
Form into 1-inch (2.5cm) balls, then roll in flour.
5
Combine water, bouillon cubes, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, green onions, green pepper, carrots and tomatoes in large kettle.
6
Cover, bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.
7
Add meatballs, cover and bring to boil again.
8
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
9
Add chiles and simmer, covered, 40 minutes or until rice is cooked.
10
Add parsley during last 5 minutes of cooking time.
11
Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed.
12
Just before serving, beat egg with lemon juice.
13
Stir 1 to 2 tablespoons hot soup into egg mixture, then stir egg mixture into soup.
14
Heat and stir until soup is thickened slightly, but do not allow to boil.