CREAMY TOMATO, MEATBALLS AND RICE BAKE

Creamy Tomato, Meatballs and Rice Bake image

Looking for a casserole dinner? Then check out this creamy tomato, meatballs and rice bake - a delicious meal.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 2h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup uncooked converted long-grain rice
1 cup half-and-half
1 (10 3/4-oz.) can condensed tomato soup with roasted garlic and herbs
1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In medium bowl, combine ground beef, onion, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape mixture into 12 meatballs; place in sprayed baking dish.
In medium bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except parsley; mix well. Pour over meatballs. Cover tightly with foil.
Bake at 350°F. for 1 1/2 hours or until rice is tender. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 970 mg, Sugar 16 g