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 Sweet & Spicy
Chinese Meatballs on Brown Rice
Chloe Jordan Teddar, ARKANSAS
Total preparation and cooking time: 30 minutes ยท Makes 4 servings
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1
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package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs
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2
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cups uncooked instant long grain brown rice
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1
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can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in juice
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1-1/2
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cups prepared medium picante sauce
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1
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cup sugar free apricot preserves
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Sliced green onions
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1. Microwave meatballs according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile cook rice according to package directions.
3. Measure 1/2 cup juice from pineapple and place in large saucepan; reserve
remaining juice for other use. Stir in picante sauce and preserves; bring to a
boil. Add meatballs and pineapple chunks. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes,
stirring occasionally. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with green onions.
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