Picadillo Meatballs

Name: Picadillo Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 c. long-grain white rice; 1 tbsp. olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1/4 c. pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped; 1/4 c. raisins, chopped; 1 tsp. ground cumin; Kosher salt; pepper; 1 1/4 lb. ground beef; 1 14-ounce can tomato sauce; 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar; Fresh cilantro, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 30, 2017

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Danielle Daly

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Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Give your meatballs some extra flavor with pimiento-stuffed olives and raisins.

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Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, chopped
1/4 cup raisins, chopped
1 tsp. ground cumin
Kosher salt
pepper
1 1/4 lb. ground beef
1 14-ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook the rice according to package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until just tender, 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute; remove from heat.
3. Step 3Heat broiler. Transfer half the onion mixture to a large bowl. Add the olives, raisins, cumin and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper and mix to combine, then mix in the beef.
4. Step 4Form the mixture into 1-inch balls (about 20) and place on a foil-lined broiler-proof baking sheet. Broil until cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes.
5. Step 5While the meatballs cook, return the skillet with the remaining onion mixture to medium heat. Add the tomato sauce and cinnamon and simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes; stir in the vinegar.
6. Step 6Toss the meatballs in the sauce and toss to coat. Serve over the rice and sprinkle with cilantro, if desired.