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Mexican Beans and Rice With Spicy Meatballs

Mexican Beans and Rice With Spicy Meatballs is built on Extra Lean Ground Beef, Taco Seasoning Mix, Fresh Cilantro Or Parsley, Plain Bread Crumbs, and Carrots. Serves 6. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 lb
• 2 pkg
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/3 cup
• 3 1/2 cup
• 2 1/4 oz
• 7 oz
• 6
• 1
• 2 cup
• 15 oz

Method (preview)

1. 1

   To make the meatballs, in a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, 1/2 package taco seasoning mix, cilantro, bread crumbs, carrots and 1/2 cup of the water.

2. 2

   Mix to blend well.

3. 3

   Roll into 24 balls about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Set aside.

4. 4

   For the beans and rice, in a 4- or 5-quart electric slow cooker, mix together the remaining 3 cups water with the remaining taco seasoning mix, olives, green chiles, garlic, bell pepper and rice.

5. 5

   Gently push the meatballs down into the rice mixture.

6. 6

   Cover and cook on the low heat setting 4 hours or until the rice is just tender and the meatballs are cooked through.

7. 7

   Gently stir in the beans. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer.

8. 8

   Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Dancer^; 12 March 2003. www.fareshare.net