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     Title: MEAT BALLS [DIABETIC]
Categories: Meats, Beef
     Yield: 6 servings


       2  cu lean gr.d rd. (15% fat)
     1/4  cu prepared bread crumbs
       1  ts salt
   1 1/2  cu buttermilk
     3/4  cu instant rice
       1  ts diet margarine
       1  cu water
     1/2  ts arrowroot

 Mix beef, crumbs, salt, 1/2-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.

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