Best Cuban Style Meatballs Recipes

CUBAN-STYLE MEATBALLS WITH BLACK BEANS AND RICE

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Another keeper said my family. I found this in a cook book awhile back called Three Guys. The black beans and rice are the perfect compliment. You can also serve with plain white rice if you prefer. Add some bread on the side and you have an authentic Cuban dinner.

Provided by Christine Schnepp

Categories Beef

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 24

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef
2 eggs
1 cup of crushed crackers
1/2 cup of finely diced onion
1/3 cup milk
2 tsp. dry mustard
2 1/2 tbsp. cumin
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
flour
oil for frying
SAUCE
1 cup finely diced onion
1 cup finely diced green pepper
3 cloves of garlic chopped
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. white vinegar
1 tbsp. brown sugar
15 oz. can of tomato sauce
1/2 a can of diced tomato
RICE AND BEANS
1 can black beans
2 cups white rice

Steps:

1. In a large bowl, mix eggs, cracker crumbs, and milk together. Blend in the ground beef and all remaining ingredients. Form mixture into large balls. Roll in flour to lightly coat and sauté in olive oil until cooked through. To make sauce, sauté onion and green pepper in oil until translucent. Add mashed garlic during the last minute or two of frying. Drain thoroughly. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour the sauce in a large sauce pan, add the cooked meat balls, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 30 minutes.
2. Boil rice according to directions and add the can of black beans. (do not drain the beans).

CUBAN-STYLE MEATBALLS

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Fragrant with cumin, garlic and onion, these flavorful Cuban-style meatballs are served with hot cooked rice and topped with Parmesan cheese.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tsp. oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup beer
8 slices OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Smoked Ham, finely chopped
1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
3-1/2 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice, divided
1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onions, peppers, garlic and cumin; cook 10 min. or until tender, stirring frequently. Spoon 3/4 cup vegetable mixture into blender. Add tomato sauce; blend until smooth.
Add beans, beer, ham and blended sauce to onion mixture in saucepan; bring to boil.
Mix ground beef, egg and 1/2 cup rice until blended; shape into 12 meatballs. Carefully add to boiling sauce; cover.
Cook on medium heat 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done (165ºF). Serve with remaining rice. Top with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 560 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 4 g, Protein 34 g