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Tex-Mex Meatballs
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Preparation time: 20 min. |
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Cooking time: 20 min. |
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Ideal condiment: guacamole |
Shopping List
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Ground beef, Spanish rice, stewed tomatoes, bell pepper,
tortilla chips, Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos |
Food items that are probably in your frig!
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Egg, onion, chili powder |
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef |
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1 egg |
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1 (7-ounce) package Spanish rice |
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1/2 cup water |
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2 (15-ounce) cans stewed tomatoes |
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1 large green bell pepper, sliced |
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2 teaspoons chili powder |
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1 package tortilla chips |
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1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapenos |
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Serves 4 |
Step 1
Combine ground beef, egg, rice mix and water in a large
bowl; mix well. Shape into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Chill for several minutes
to firm.
Step 2
Brown meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat;
pour off drippings. Add tomatoes, onion and green pepper. Sprinkle with
chili powder.
Step 3
Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until meatballs are
cooked through and rice is tender.
Step 4
Arrange tortilla chips in serving dish. Spoon in meatballs
and sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.
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Pre - Prepared Items for even Faster Serving Times
Combine all the ingredients and shape into balls up to
4 hours before cooking. Refrigerate until needed. |
Money Savers
Save money by purchasing eggs on sale and freezing
them in ice cube trays for later use. Break 1 whole egg into each cube,
freeze until solid and then store in freezer containers for up to 6
months. |
Serving Variation
Serve these meatballs in flour tortillas or whole-wheat
pita breads for a fabulous lunch idea. |
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