Meat Balls I

== Ingredients ==
* 2 cup lean ground round (15% fat)
* 1 tbsp salt
* ¾ cup instant rice
* 1 cup water
* ¼ cup prepared breadcrumbs
* 1½ cup buttermilk
* 1 tbsp diet margarine
* ½ tbsp arrowroot starch
== Directions ==
# Mix beef, crumbs, salt, ½ cup buttermilk, and rice.
# Shape into two dozen meatballs (about 1" thick).
# In large skillet, brown meatballs in margarine on all sides; pour water over; cover tightly.
# Boil until rice is tender and meat is cooked (about 30 minutes).
# Remove from skillet.
# Mix remaining 1 cup buttermilk with arrowroot to form smooth paste; stir into liquid remaining in skillet.
# Stirring constantly, cook until gravy is thick (do not boil).
# Return meatballs to pan and gently heat.
# Serve with gravy.
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
Category:Meatball Recipes
Category:Ground beef Recipes
Category:Buttermilk Recipes
Category:Instant rice Recipes
Category:Breadcrumb Recipes