Best 2 Spanish Rice And Meatballs Recipes

Would you like to savor the tantalizing flavors of Spanish cuisine? Prepare to embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide to cooking the delectable dish, Spanish Rice and Meatballs. Unleash your inner chef as we unveil the secrets of creating tender, flavorful meatballs enveloped in a vibrant and aromatic rice dish. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this detailed exploration of ingredients, techniques, and cooking methods will elevate your culinary skills and delight your taste buds.

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SPANISH RICE AND MEATBALLS

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Clipped from a magazine years ago. This recipe is so good my brother asked for a copy. Very unusual.

Provided by Barb in WNY

Categories Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

Sauté bacon until crisp in a large frying pan; remove and drain on paper towels.
Mix ground beef lightly with egg, breadcrumbs, and 1 teaspoon salt until well blended; shape into 16 small balls.
Brown in bacon drippings in he same pan; push to one side.
Stir onion, celery, green pepper, and chili powder into pan; sauté until vegetables are soft.
Stir in rice, tomatoes, water and remaining salt; heat to boiling, stirring lightly to mix; cover.
Simmer, adding more water if mixture seems dry, about 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
Garnish with saved bacon.

SPANISH RICE AND MEATBALLS

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A tasty recipe that we enjoy. (I often make large batches of meatballs and freeze them to use in recipes such as this - a real time saver!) This meal cooks in one skillet, minimizing clean-up - who can't appreciate that?!

Provided by Sweet Diva MJ

Categories Meat

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

6 slices bacon
2/3 cup uncooked white rice
1 lb lean ground beef
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/3 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 green pepper, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup sliced celery

Steps:

In large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; remove, coarsely crumble and set aside.
Drain drippings, reserving 1 tablespoon.
In a large bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
Form into 20 meatballs, using a rounded tablespoon for each.
In same skillet, brown meatballs in reserved drippings; remove.
In same skillet, saute onion and celery until tender-crisp; drain excess fat.
Add rice, water,tomatoes, 57 sauce, ¼ teaspoon pepper and hot pepper sauce.
Cover; simmer 20 minutes.
Stir in bacon, meatballs and green pepper. Cover; simmer and additional 10 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed,stirring occasionally.
Serves 4.

Tips:

Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Brown the meatballs well before simmering them in the sauce.
Use a variety of vegetables in the rice for a more colorful and flavorful dish.
Cook the rice until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
Serve the Spanish rice and meatballs with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro.

Conclusion:

Spanish rice and meatballs is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it is also a budget-friendly meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.