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Fiesta Meatballs
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 60 Minutes
Ready In: 70 Minutes
Servings: 36
Very tasty!
Ingredients:
1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion, minced and divided
3 garlic cloves, minced and divided
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped, divided
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
3/4 cup rice, uncooked
vegetable oil cooking spray
30 ounces tomato sauce
1 cup beef broth
2 chipotle chiles
1 tablespoon chili powder
Directions:
1. Combine beef, 2 tablespoons onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon cilantro, paprika, salt, pepper, eggs, and rice. Mix well and shape into 1-1/2-inch meat balls.
2. Place in large baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Combine tomato sauce, broth, remaining onion, peppers, chili powder, and remaining garlic in blender jar.
4. Cover and process until smooth.
5. Place tomato sauce in large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly 3 to 5 minutes.
6. Pour sauce over meat balls and bake covered at 350 degrees 1 hour or until rice is tender.
7. Sprinkle w ith remaining cilantro.
8. Serve hot.
By RecipeOfHealth.com