Cuban-Style Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cuban-Style Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp. oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 green pepper, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce; 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed; 1 cup beer; 8 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, finely chopped; 1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef; 1 egg; 3-1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice, divided; 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

2 tsp. oil
1 large onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup beer
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, finely chopped
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
3-1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

1
Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat.
2
Add onions, peppers, garlic and cumin; cook 10 min.
3
or until tender, stirring frequently.
4
Spoon 3/4 cup vegetable mixture into blender.
5
Add tomato sauce; blend until smooth.
6
Add beans, beer, ham and blended sauce to onion mixture in saucepan; bring to boil.
7
Mix ground beef, egg and 1/2 cup rice until blended; shape into 12 meatballs.
8
Carefully add to boiling sauce; cover.
9
Cook on medium heat 20 to 25 min.
10
or until meatballs are done (165 degrees F).
11
Serve with remaining rice.
12
Top with cheese.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp. oil, 1 large onion, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09, 1 green pepper, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Cuban-Style Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cuban-Style Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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