Mexican-Style Meatballs and Rice
Created by Chef shapeweaver on March 29, 2013
- Servings: 6
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Recipe #8789
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package taco seasoning mix (or if your prefer,use your own homemade)
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper, optional
- 1/3 cup oil (to fry meatballs or to be healthier, bake the meatballs)
- 1 jar (16 ounce) salsa (Chef's choice of heat level)
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 2 cups shredded cheese ( Mexican Blend cheese)
How to Make
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Step 1: Mix together beef, taco seasoning, onion, green pepper, and bread crumbs.
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Step 2: Lightly form into 1/2-inch balls.
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Step 3: In medium-sized skillet over medium heat,lightly brown meatballs in oil that has been brought up to proper temp.
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Step 4: Drain and return to skillet.
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Step 5: Add salsa and simmer until salsa is warm and meatballs are heated through.
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Step 6: Serve over rice and sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (359.6 g)
- Calories 786.7
- Total Fat - 44.9 g
- Saturated Fat - 11.6 g
- Cholesterol - 116.1 mg
- Sodium - 1284.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 56.5 g
- Dietary Fiber - 3.6 g
- Sugars - 6.5 g
- Protein - 38.3 g
- Calcium - 130.1 mg
- Iron - 10.2 mg
- Vitamin C - 0.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.4 mg