Mariachi Meatballs and Rice Recipe

Name: Mariachi Meatballs and Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups rice; 3 cups water, boiling; 2 cups sour cream; 8 ounces green chili peppers, seeded and chopped; 2 lbs lean ground beef; 1 cup crushed corn chips; ½ cup milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 onions, sliced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; 2 tomatoes, chopped; ½ cup sliced black olives; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, sliced

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups rice
3 cups water, boiling
2 cups sour cream
8 ounces green chili peppers, seeded and chopped
2 lbs lean ground beef
1 cup crushed corn chips
½ cup milk
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, sliced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 ½ teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
2 tomatoes, chopped
½ cup sliced black olives
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, sliced

1
Stir rice into boiling water, reduce the heat, cover, and cook on low for 20 minutes.
2
Stir in sour cream, and 1/2 of the chopped green chili peppers.
3
Pour into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
4
Meanwhile, in large bowl combine ground beef with crushed corn chips, milk, beaten egg, and salt.
5
Shape into meatballs.
6
In a skillet cook the meatballs in butter, until evenly browned and remove.
7
Next, cook sliced onion and crushed garlic clove in the skillet (with lid), about 5 minutes.
8
In a small bowl combine flour, salt, chili powder, and cumin.
9
Stir into the onion mixture.
10
Add chopped tomatoes, remaining green chili peppers, and sliced black olives.
11
Add the meatballs, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
12
Layer sliced Monterey Jack cheese over the rice, add the meatball mixture, and bake at 350F for 25 minutes.

3125

kcal

Calories

277

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups rice, 3 cups water, boiling, 2 cups sour cream, 8 ounces green chili peppers, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Mariachi Meatballs and Rice 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.

Mariachi Meatballs and Rice

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