Spicy Rice Balls

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== Description ==
Makes approximately 20 rice balls.
== Ingredients ==
* ½ pound lean ground beef
* ⅓ cup finely chopped celery
* ⅓ cup finely chopped onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* ⅓ cup chili sauce
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
* 3 cups hot cooked rice
* 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
* 1 egg, beaten
* ½ cup dry breadcrumbs
* vegetable oil for deep-fat frying
== Directions ==
# Cook beef, celery, onion and garlic in large skillet until meat is brown, stirring to crumble. Add chili powder, salt, pepper, chili sauce and ¼ cup water. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes, or until sauce is very thick. Stir in parsley; set aside.
# Combine rice, cheese and butter. While still warm, use 2 tablespoons rice mixture to shape into balls. Press centers with thumb; fill each with 1 tablespoon meat mixture. Enclose rice mixture to seal.
# Dip in egg; roll in crumbs. Fry in hot oil (365 °F) in large saucepan 1 minute, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm.
Category:American Appetizers
Category:Snack Recipes
Category:Parmesan cheese Recipes
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes