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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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