Meatballs Rellenos - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. finely crushed tortilla chips
1 c. picante sauce, divided
1 egg, beaten
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, less if desired
3/4 tsp. ground cumin, divided
4 oz. Monterey Jack cheese
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 clove garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. oil
2 c. water
1 c. rice, uncooked (not minute)
1 can diced tomatoes (do not drain)

Preparation

Combine beef, chips, 1/3 cup picante sauce, egg, cilantro (reserving just a bit) and 1/4 teaspoon cumin and mix well.
Slice cheese into 12 cubes.
Dividing beef mixture into 12 equal portions and form into a meatball around a cube of cheese.
Place on a shallow rimmed baking sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil and bake meatballs 16 minutes at 450\u00b0.