Spanish Rice And Meatballs Recipe

Name: Spanish Rice And Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
Saute bacon until crisp in a large frying pan; remove and drain on paper towels.
2
Mix ground beef lightly with egg, breadcrumbs, and 1 teaspoon salt until well blended; shape into 16 small balls.
3
Brown in bacon drippings in he same pan; push to one side.
4
Stir onion, celery, green pepper, and chili powder into pan; saute until vegetables are soft.
5
Stir in rice, tomatoes, water and remaining salt; heat to boiling, stirring lightly to mix; cover.
6
Simmer, adding more water if mixture seems dry, about 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
7
Garnish with saved bacon.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices turkey bacon, 1 lb ground beef, 1 egg, 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Spanish Rice And 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spanish Rice And Meatballs

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Variations & substitutions

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