Mexican Meatball Soup (Albondigas)

Ingredients (14)

• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh oregano
• 1.75 tsp salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp long-grain white rice
• 1 lbs ground sirloin or lean ground beef
• 8 cup low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 0.5 cup zucchini chopped
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro minced
• 1 cup onion(s) diced
• 1 cup red bell pepper cored, seeded, and diced
• 4 clove garlic minced