ZESTY MEATBALLS AND RICE

Zesty Meatballs and Rice image

Some meatballs are tomato saucy. Some are BBQ saucy. These meatballs are zesty, thanks to a classic dressing. Serve with rice for the win.

Provided by My Food and Family

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef
6 Tbsp. (1/2 of 1 pkt.) SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
2 carrots, finely shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

Mix first 4 ingredients just until blended; shape into 16 meatballs.
Cook in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 8 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 30 g