Zesty Meatballs and Rice

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Quick and easy to make! Simple, easy ingredients. Family loved it!

posted by

lorigates9797

on 4/23/2010

time

prep:

10 min

total:

25 min

servings

total:

4 servings

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What You Need

lb. lean ground beef

Tbsp. (1/2 of 1 pkt.) SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix

carrots, finely shredded (about 1 cup)

1/2

cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses

1/4

cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing

Tbsp. less-sodium soy sauce

1-1/4

cups water

1-1/2

cups instant white rice, uncooked

Make It

MIX first 4 ingredients; shape into 16 meatballs.

COOK meatballs 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.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve this flavorful one-pot dish with a mixed green salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Dressing.

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hednkee

posted:2/6/2007

It had a great flavor along with the rice. I didnt think the rice would cook properly, but it did and was a success.

a cook

posted:1/31/2007

My husband loved this recipe--it has a different taste from anything I've ever had before. Very good!

se_peters

posted:1/21/2007

One of my favorite recipes. The Catalina dressing adds incredible flavor. My husband is crazy about this one.

5garrison

posted:12/27/2006

My husband and I really enjoyed this. I heated up some frozen broccoli and added that in for the last few minutes of cooking. I'll definitely make it again!

ZimMama

posted:12/4/2006

I modified this a bit because I thought I was supposed to put the dressing IN the meat mixture...I ended up adding more to the rice with the soy sauce. I also used plain bread crumbs instead of shake 'n bake... It was delicious--my kids loved them!

a cook

posted:11/4/2006

This was a great recipe for supper!! I also used ground turkey as one other cook and the flavor was amazing!!I had no problem keeping the meatballs together- I do think that you have to monitor texture of mixure as you're adding ingredients to see how they will stick together.Will definately make again for hubby and 3 y.o.

ashleighj

posted:11/1/2006

i made it with ground turkey and use brown rice. it was very very good

a cook

posted:10/25/2006

Very good. Excellent dish for working parents who need a fast nutritious meal. I used ground turkey and tomato and bacon dressing instead of ground beef and catalina dressing. Paired it with a salad and some mini blueberry muffins. My toddler loved it!!!

Hi*Yall

posted:10/16/2006

I had to give this recipe only a "very good" because some of my family only liked it a little bit. However, me and one of my sons LOVED it, and I will definitely make it again. I had no problem keeping my meatballs together, even using lean beef. AND, I substituted boil-in-a-bag rice (b/c it was all I had) and just cut down on the water a bit.

amy3710

posted:10/3/2006

I left out the carrots in the meatballs, used brown rice and it was delicious, I doubled the recipe since I have a 16 year old boy and a very hungry husband, just had enough left for lunch the next day. It was even better leftover!