Spanish Rice and Meatballs |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Clipped from a magazine years ago. This recipe is so good my brother asked for a copy. Very unusual. Ingredients:
4 slices turkey bacon |
1 lb ground beef |
1 egg |
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs |
2 teaspoons salt, divided |
1 large onion, chopped |
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped |
1/2 cup celery, chopped |
1 teaspoon chili powder |
1 cup rice, uncooked |
16 ounces tomatoes |
1 cup water |
Directions:
1. Sauté bacon until crisp in a large frying pan; remove and drain on paper towels.
2. Mix ground beef lightly with egg, breadcrumbs, and 1 teaspoon salt until well blended; shape into 16 small balls.
3. Brown in bacon drippings in he same pan; push to one side.
4. Stir onion, celery, green pepper, and chili powder into pan; sauté until vegetables are soft.
5. Stir in rice, tomatoes, water and remaining salt; heat to boiling, stirring lightly to mix; cover.
6. Simmer, adding more water if mixture seems dry, about 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7. Garnish with saved bacon.
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