Texas Meatballs And Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 (16 oz.) can stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
1 large green pepper, chopped
3/4 c. uncooked instant rice

Preparation

Mix ground beef, egg, chili powder, salt and pepper; shape into 1 1/2 to 2-inch balls.
Place in 2-quart casserole.
Microwave at High (100%) until meatballs are set and lose pink color, 4 to 7 minutes, rearranging meatballs after half the cooking time.
Drain. Stir in remaining ingredients; cover.
Microwave at High (100%) until mixture is bubbly and onion is tender, 4 to 7 minutes.
If using an oven without a carousel, stir after half the cooking time. Let stand until rice is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.