Exotic Meatballs

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground beef or 1 lb lamb
  • 1 cup long-grain rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 1/2 medium onions, finely diced, sauted
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, crushed in garlic press
  • 1 -2 fresh hot pepper, minced and seeds discarded (may substitute with cayenne pepper to taste)
  • 4 tablespoons fresh coriander or 4 tablespoons parsley
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce or (15 ounce) cans tomato soup
  • 4 tablespoons oil

Instructions

  1. Bring to a slow simmer the tomato sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, oil, green bell pepper and the water.
  2. Cook the rice for 15 minutes, rinse well and drain water.
  3. Mix the remaining ingredients together and the cooled rice to form the meatballs. Place each ball into the sauce.
  4. Cook for about 1-2 hours on a low flame.
  5. Serve hot. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

916 kcal 46% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25g 50% DV
Total Fat 51.1g 66% DV
Carbs 114g 41% DV
Fiber 34.3g 100% DV
Sugar 5.5g 11% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10007.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 2254.8mg 48% DV
Cholesterol 17.8mg 6% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 43.8mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 29.7mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 709.3mg 55% DV
Iron 41.6mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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