Servings: 4

Prep Time: 25 Min.

Cook Time: 25 Min.

What you need:

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1 lb. ground beef
1/4 c. saltine cracker crumbs
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro PLUS more for garnish
2 Tbsp. water
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
hot cooked rice

What to do:

1. Combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, egg, 2 Tbsp. cilantro and water in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Divide beef mixture into 12 equal portions; shape into meatballs. Set aside.
2. Combine tomato sauce and peppers in stockpot; bring to a boil. Add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 14 to 16 min., stirring halfway through cooking time to cover meatballs with sauce and ensure even cooking.
3. Serve over rice, as desired. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

* Nutrition information per serving, with 1/2 c. cooked rice

* Recipe Courtesy of The Beef Checkoff

Nutritional information:

Calories: 394;   Total Fat: 16g;   Saturated Fat: 6g;   Cholesterol: 129mg;   Total Carbs: 34g;   Fiber: 2g;   Protein: 27g;   Sodium: 715mg;