Taco Meatball Bake

AuthorCustom

DifficultyIntermediate

Taco Meatball Bake

Ingredients

 15 oz jar salsa

 ½ cup water

 15 oz can diced tomatoes

 1 tbsp taco seasoning

 1 cup uncooked rice

 meatballs (thawed)

 1 cup shredded cheddar

 optional toppings

 cooking spray

Steps

1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees

Spray baking pan

2

In pan stir together salsa, tomatoes, seasoning, 1/2 cup water, and 1 cup rice

3

Add thawed meatballs and 1/2 cup cheese to pan

Stir

4

Cover pan TIGHTLY with foil

Bake in oven until rice is tender, 45 to 60 minutes

5

Use hot mitts to remove pan from the oven

Sprinkle 1/2 cup cheese on top

6

Use hot mitts to return pan to oven and BAKE until cheese melts

7

Turn OFF oven

Use hot mitts to remove pan from oven

Garnish and serve