Rich & Tangy: Beef Balls & Cherry Tomatoes Macaroni Soup
If you are a fan of rich, savory beef broths and a touch of bright, tangy flavor, this Beef Balls & Cherry Tomatoes Macaroni Soup is about to become your new favorite quick meal.
This dish pairs bouncy, juicy beef meatballs with sweet cherry tomatoes that burst and release their natural juices directly into the boiling soup. Everything is tied together with the deep, savory beefy notes of Knorr Quick Serve Macaroni (Beef Flavor)—creating a rich, complex-tasting broth in mere minutes.
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🍽️ Recipe Overview & Cooking Guide
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 1 satisfying bowl
🛒 Ingredients You'll Need:
- 1 pack Knorr Quick Serve Macaroni (Beef Flavor)
- 4-6 Beef Balls (halved, or kept whole)
- A handful of Fresh Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 530 ml Water
- Fresh scallions or cilantro (optional garnish)
🍳 Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
Heat a small pot over medium heat with a tiny splash of oil. Add the beef meatballs and sear them until they develop a light, golden-brown crust on the outside.
Toss the halved cherry tomatoes into the same pot. Stir-fry them with the beef balls until they soften slightly and begin to release their fragrant, sweet juices.
Pour 530 ml of water into the pot. Turn the heat up to high and bring it to a rolling boil. Once boiling, stir in the savory Knorr Beef seasoning powder.
Add the quick-serve macaroni to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for exactly 3 minutes until the macaroni is perfectly tender.
Pour the hot macaroni soup, juicy beef meatballs, and stewed tomatoes into an oversized bowl. Top with fresh scallions or cilantro if desired, and enjoy!
💡 Pro-Tip for Foodies
Heat a small pot over medium heat with a tiny splash of oil. Add the beef meatballs and sear them until they develop a light, golden-brown crust on the outside.
Toss the halved cherry tomatoes into the same pot. Stir-fry them with the beef balls until they soften slightly and begin to release their fragrant, sweet juices.
Pour 530 ml of water into the pot. Turn the heat up to high and bring it to a rolling boil. Once boiling, stir in the savory Knorr Beef seasoning powder.
Add the quick-serve macaroni to the boiling broth. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for exactly 3 minutes until the macaroni is perfectly tender.
Pour the hot macaroni soup, juicy beef meatballs, and stewed tomatoes into an oversized bowl. Top with fresh scallions or cilantro if desired, and enjoy!
Lightly scoring the beef balls with an "X" on top before searing them allows them to expand and absorb even more of the tangy tomato-beef broth while cooking!
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