Fiesta Meatballs

14 ingredients
9 steps

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
  • 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 egg whites, slightly beaten
  • 34 cup rice, uncooked
  • vegetable oil cooking spray
  • 30 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 chipotle chiles
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine beef, 2 tablespoons onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon cilantro, paprika, salt, pepper, eggs, and rice.
  2. 2
    Mix well and shape into 1-1/2-inch meat balls.
  3. 3
    Place in large baking dish coated with cooking spray.
  4. 4
    Combine tomato sauce, broth, remaining onion, peppers, chili powder, and remaining garlic in blender jar.
  5. 5
    Cover and process until smooth.
  6. 6
    Place tomato sauce in large skillet; cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly 3 to 5 minutes.
  7. 7
    Pour sauce over meat balls and bake covered at 350 degrees 1 hour or until rice is tender.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle w ith remaining cilantro.
  9. 9
    Serve hot.

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