CREAMY TOMATO MEATBALLS

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A meatball is very rarely just a meatball. These are made with diced tomatoes, cooked rice and sour cream-and are likely to become a new family favorite.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 45m

Yield 4 servings, 4 meatballs each

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp. adobo seasoning
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup cooked long-grain white rice
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Steps:

Bring first 4 ingredients to boil in large saucepan on medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, mix meat, rice, bread crumbs, egg and cheese; shape into 16 (2-inch) meatballs.
Add meatballs to tomato mixture; stir. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 30 min. or until meatballs are done (160ºF), stirring occasionally.
Remove about 1/2 cup of the sauce; mix with sour cream. Return to pan; stir until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 780 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 26 g