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

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.

Hj Hj
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This is my favorite recipe for Spanish rice and meatballs. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I usually serve it with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.


Queen Nasy
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The meatballs were tender and moist, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the addition of the vegetables. I will definitely be making this aga


Jahangir Jan
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This Spanish rice and meatballs recipe is a delicious and easy meal to make. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


becky Pitts
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a family favorite. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the rice is always perfectly cooked. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


BAKARE SEGUN
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This is my favorite recipe for Spanish rice and meatballs. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I usually serve it with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.


Jagajit Tanchangya
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The meatballs were tender and moist, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the addition of the vegetables. I will definitely be making this aga


Adolf Hsouna
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This Spanish rice and meatballs recipe is a delicious and easy meal to make. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


safdarkhan buzdar
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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a family favorite. The meatballs are so tender and juicy, and the rice is always perfectly cooked. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


mdraton job
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This is my go-to recipe for Spanish rice and meatballs. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love the combination of flavors and textures. I usually serve it with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.


Hasnain Faheem
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I made this recipe last week and it was a hit! The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness to the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


Stormy
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This Spanish rice and meatballs recipe is a delicious and easy meal to make. The meatballs are tender and juicy, and the rice is fluffy and flavorful. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Vijay Solanki
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The meatballs are so flavorful and the rice is always perfectly cooked. I love that it's a one-pot meal, which makes cleanup a breeze.


Juan Marquez (777marquez)
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This Spanish rice and meatballs recipe is a great weeknight meal. It's easy to make and the meatballs are always a hit with my kids. I usually serve it with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.


Mental 4321
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I made this recipe last night and it was a huge hit with my family. The meatballs were tender and moist, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I loved the combination of spices and the addition of the vegetables. I will definitely be making this aga


Nwankwo Christiana
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This recipe is a winner! The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I loved the addition of the spices, which gave the dish a nice kick. I served it with a side of black beans and it was a delicious and satisfying


Miltton Nkwain
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a fan of meatballs, but I'm so glad I did! The meatballs were surprisingly light and fluffy, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the addition of the vegetables, which added a nice sweetness to


Cali Ansari
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This Spanish rice and meatballs recipe is a keeper! The meatballs were juicy and tender, and the rice was perfectly cooked. I loved the combination of flavors and textures. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Its me sehr
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I'm not much of a cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and turned out great. The meatballs were moist and packed with flavor, and the rice was fluffy and flavorful. I served it with a side of salad and it was a hit with the whole family. Will def


Kamogelo Motale
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This Spanish rice and meatballs recipe brought back fond memories of childhood meals at my abuela's house. The meatballs were tender and flavorful, and the rice was perfectly cooked and fluffy. I added a bit of extra garlic and paprika to taste, and


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