MEATBALLS IN SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

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Meatballs get their spicy on in this quick-to-make weeknight dish, thanks to a flavorful tomato sauce made with chipotle peppers.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
1-3/4 cups water
1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
2 lb. lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Eggland's Best® Eggs
4 cups hot cooked long-grain white rice

Steps:

Blend first 4 ingredients in blender until smooth; pour into large saucepan. Bring to boil.
Meanwhile, mix all remaining ingredients except rice just until blended; shape into 24 meatballs, using about 1/4 cup for each.
Drop meatballs gently into boiling tomato sauce; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 20 to 25 min. or until meatballs are done (165°F). Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 31 g