INGREDIENTS
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olive oil
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 pound ground sirloin
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1 egg
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1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
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1/3 cup minute rice, prepared according to package directions
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2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley
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1 teaspoon fresh chopped cilantro
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed between fingertips
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1/2 teaspoon fresh chopped mint (leave it out if you don't like mint)
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sea or kosher salt and fresh ground pepper
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3 minced jalapenos, seeds & ribs removed
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2 cloves minced garlic
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1 cup sliced carrots, cut into rounds
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1 bay leaf
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4 cups vegetable or low-sodium chicken broth plus 2 cups water
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 cup corn
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1/2 cup uncooked Minute rice
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1 tablespoon corn starch, optional
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chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish