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

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.

Violent Baloye
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Liam Loan's
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This is the best Spanish rice and meatballs recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of spices. I highly recommend this recipe.


Milena Pytel
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This recipe is a family favorite. The meatballs are always a hit, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious, with a nice balance of spices. I highly recommend this recipe.


Lafouzio Acosta
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a hit. The meatballs are always juicy and flavorful, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious, with a nice spicy kick. I love serving this dish with a side of salad or


Abdulaziz Saaeb
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This is the best Spanish rice and meatballs recipe I've ever tried. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful, and the rice is cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious, with a nice balance of spices. I highly recommend this recipe.


Md Arifur Rahman
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I made this dish for a party last week and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the meatballs and the rice. I even had people asking me for the recipe. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Kumari Kunwar
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This recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice spicy kick. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Qwii Kivoni
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are always juicy and flavorful, and the rice is always cooked perfectly. The sauce is also delicious, with a nice balance of spices. I highly recommend this recipe.


Kareem Elsayad
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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


cdot earl
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This Spanish rice and meatballs recipe was a hit with my family! The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the rice was cooked to perfection. The sauce was also delicious, with a nice balance of spices. I will definitely be making this dish again.


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