Mexican Beans And Rice With Spicy Meatballs Recipe

• 1 lb extra-lean grnd beef
• 2 pkt taco seasoning mix (1 1/4-oz)
• 1/2 c. minced fresh cilantro or possibly parsley
• 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs
• 1/3 c. finely minced carrots
• 3 1/2 c. water
• 1 can sliced ripe olives (2 1/4 ounce.) liquid removed
• 1 can diced green chiles (7-oz)
• 6 x garlic cloves chopped
• 1 x red bell pepper diced
• 2 c. converted white rice
• 1 can kidney beans (15-ounce.) rinsed and liquid removed

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