Meatballs Mexicana And Rice Recipes

Steps:

• Mix together the ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon parsley, and salt in a bowl.
• Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
• While the rice cooks, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 minced onion and 1 minced clove in the hot oil until the onion is soft; add to the beef mixture; form into 24 small meatballs.
• Cook the meatballs in the skillet until evenly browned on all sides; drain. Place the remaining minced onion and minced garlic clove in the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is soft. Stir in the tomato puree, bay leaf, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon parsley, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until thick, about 20 minutes. Add the meatballs and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes.
• When the rice has finished cooking, stir in the corn. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the rice.

Steps:

• Mix together beef, taco seasoning, onion, green pepper, and bread crumbs.
• Lightly form into 1/2-inch balls.
• In medium-sized skillet over medium heat, lightly brown meatballs in oil.
• Drain and return to skillet. Add salsa and simmer until salsa is warm and meatballs are heated through.
• Serve over rice and sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Arrange racks in the middle and upper third of the oven; preheat the broiler. Line 2 baking sheets with foil. Toss the bell peppers and onion with the olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper on one of the baking sheets. Broil on the middle oven rack, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and lightly charred, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, tear the tortilla into small pieces and combine in a large bowl with 1/4 cup hot water. Stir well and set aside to soften, about 5 minutes.
• Combine the rice, salsa, 2 cups water and a pinch of salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stir well and cover. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the rice is tender but still saucy, about 15 minutes. Uncover and stir well.
• Brush the second baking sheet with olive oil. Using your fingers, squish and crumble the soaked tortilla pieces in the bowl. Add the beef, egg, chili powder, cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; mix well. Form into 16 meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each. Place on the oiled pan. Broil on the upper oven rack until browned and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Divide the rice among plates. Top with the meatballs, peppers and onion. Serve with sour cream, jalapeños and cheese.

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and milk; let stand 5 minutes. In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumb mixture, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the mint, salt and egg. Shape mixture into 18 (1 3/4-inch) meatballs.
• In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 10 to 15 minutes, gently turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides. Transfer to plate, and wipe out skillet.
• In same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add broth and lemon juice; heat to simmering. Add meatballs; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 14 to 17 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center (165°F) and rice is tender.
• Top skillet with tomatoes, feta cheese, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a 4-- to 5-quart crockpot.
• Cover and cook on HI heat for 3-4 hours or LO heat for 8-9 hours.

Steps:

• Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 3/4 cups onions, 2 garlic cloves and bay leaves; sauté 5 minutes. Add broth, tomatoes with juices, salsa and 1/4 cup cilantro; bring to boil. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, combine ground beef, pork sausage, cornmeal, whole milk, egg, salt, pepper, cumin, then remaining 1 cup onions, 2 garlic cloves and 1/4 cup cilantro in medium bowl. Mix well. Shape meat mixture by generous tablespoonfuls into 1- to 1 1/4-inch balls. Add rice and meatballs to soup and bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice and meatballs are tender, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the beef, oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, celery salt and parsley. Shape by tablespoonfuls into meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until browned. , Meanwhile, combine rice, celery, onion, mushrooms, soup, water and remaining salt. Transfer meatballs to a greased 3-qt. casserole; pour soup mixture over. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.