MEATBALL.TXT                                                     D-28





                      SWEET HOT MEATBALLS

  1 1/2 pounds ground chuck          1 tsp salt
  1 medium onion, choppped           1/2 tsp pepper
  1/2 tsp garlic powder              1 cup medium (or Hot) picante
  1 can jellied cranberry sauce


 1. Mix meat, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.  Using about 1 1/2 tsp
    for each, roll into balls (bite size).

 2. Put picante and cranberry sauce in a large pot.  Heat and stir until
    cranberry sauce melts.

 3. Drop balls into hot sauce, one at a time.  Simmer 30 - 35 minutes.

    Can be served on toothpicks as hors douvres, or over pasta or rice
    as a main dish (they are really better the next day).




 TACORICE.TXT





                      TACO RICE CASSEROLE

  1 pound ground chuck               2 cups cooked rice
  1 lg can stewed tomatoes           1 pk taco seasoning mix
  1 16 oz can pinto beans            1/2 cup shredded monterrey jack
       with juice                    1/2 cup shredded cheddar


 1. Brown meat, drain .

 2. Add rice, tomatoes, beans, and taco seasoning.  Mix together.

 3. Pour into casserole dish.

 4. Mix cheese together, sprinkle over top of casserole.

 5. Bake at 350 degrees until hot, bubbly, and cheese is melted.