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.
