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

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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