Tiajuana Meatballs in Sauce over Chili Cheese Rice

Name: Tiajuana Meatballs in Sauce over Chili Cheese Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 ½ cups crushed corn chips; ½ cup evaporated milk; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce; 2 tablespoons dried onion flakes; ½ cup flour or ½ cup cornstarch or ½ cup rice flour; 2 tablespoons margarine; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced; 2 teaspoons chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; 2 (4 ounce) cansmild chopped green chilies; 2 cups chopped white onions; 2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons Splenda granular; 2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice; ½ cup sliced black olives or ½ cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives; 3 cups cooked white rice, plain; 1 pint sour cream; 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese; Pam cooking spray

Servings: persons

2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey
2 eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups crushed corn chips
½ cup evaporated milk
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons A.1. Original Sauce
2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
½ cup flour or ½ cup cornstarch or ½ cup rice flour
2 tablespoons margarine
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed and minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin
2 (4 ounce) cansmild chopped green chilies
2 cups chopped white onions
2 teaspoons sugar or 2 teaspoons Splenda granular
2 (15 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
½ cup sliced black olives or ½ cup sliced pimento-stuffed green olives
3 cups cooked white rice, plain
1 pint sour cream
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
Pam cooking spray

1
Mix the meat, eggs, corn chips, milk, black pepper.
2
Mix well.
3
Then add A-1 Sauce and minced dried onion.
4
Cover and refrigerate at least two hours or overnight.
5
In very large saucepan,add olive oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, green chilies, white onions.
6
Saute until onions are starting to turn brown.
7
Add sugar, tomatoes and olives.
8
Simmer about 15 minutes.
9
Set Aside.
10
Form meatballs, about 1 large tblsp.
11
and roll between hands.
12
Add flour or cornstarch in pie plate and roll each meat ball.
13
Place on a tray.
14
In large frying pan, melt margarine and add the meatballs, frying until light brown.
15
Take out out on tray.
16
Add the meat balls to the sauce and simmer about 10 minutes.
17
In mixing bowl, add cooked rice, sour cream.
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and shredded cheese.
19
Add 1 cup of the sauce to the rice and mix.
20
Spray Pam in 9 X 13 pan or flat bottom casserole dish.
21
Lay the mixed rice on the bottom, Gently pour the sauce over the rice with the meatballs.
22
Preheat oven 375*.
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Cover and cook 40 minutes.
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Allow ten minutes more if rice is cold.
25
Everything can be done the night before and refrigerated and then layered right before cooking.
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Note: If you want this spicier add cayenne pepper to the sauce or habanero chopped peppers.
27
Passive work time includes 2 hrs refrigeration.

1639

kcal

Calories

Fat

186

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs ground beef or 2 lbs ground turkey, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 ½ cups crushed corn chips, ½ cup evaporated milk, and more.

Yes, Tiajuana Meatballs in Sauce over Chili Cheese Rice falls under the Soups & Stews 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!