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Spanish Meatballs with Rice

Spanish Meatballs with Rice
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
30 min
Yields
4-6 servings

Italian meatballs are a family favourite but try changing things up with a Spanish twist on a classic. Brought to you by Uncle Ben’s.

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ingredients

2
slices whole-wheat bread
½
cup (125 mL) milk
2
Tbsp (30 mL) oil
1
onion, grated
4
clove garlic, minced
1
tsp (5 mL) each salt and pepper, divided
½
tsp (2 mL) each paprika, ground cinnamon and coriander
½
cup (125 mL) white wine
1
can (796 mL) diced tomatoes
1
lb(s) (500 g) ground beef
1
cup (250 mL) UNCLE BEN'S® Wholegrain Brown Rice
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directions

Step 1

Place the bread in a large bowl and top with milk; let stand for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large, nonstick skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, half the salt and pepper, the cinnamon and coriander. Cook for 5 minutes or until fragrant. Pour in the wine; simmer for 1 minute. Measure out 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the mixture and add it to the bowl with the bread.

Step 2

Pour the tomatoes into the skillet; reduce the heat to low and simmer. Use a wooden spoon to break up the bread. Crumble the ground beef into the bowl; add the remaining salt and pepper. Gently mix until well combined. Roll into 24 meatballs and arrange in a shallow casserole dish. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through. Meanwhile, prepare UNCLE BEN’S® Wholegrain Brown Rice without butter. Serve meatballs and sauce over rice.

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