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1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 envelope zesty Italian salad dressing mix, divided
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
6 cups water
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 can (8 oz.) stewed tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1-1/2 cups instant brown rice
Mix meat, 1 teaspoon of the salad dressing mix and bread crumbs in small bowl. Shape into 1-inch meatballs; set aside.
Bring water to boil in large saucepan. Add meatballs, remaining salad dressing mix, vegetables and pepper; bring to boil. Stir in rice. Return to boil. Cover; reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Makes 10 servings. |
