Taco Meatballs and Rice

MEATBALLS:
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1 packet taco seasoning
1/2 green bell pepper
3/4 cup breadcrumbs
Form meatballs and fry in vegetable oil on medium heat until they are 75% cooked
RICE:
a little left-over oil (approx. 2 tbsp)
1/4 chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
1 cup rice
Brown the rice mixture 4 minutes stirring constantly, then add,
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp cumin
14 oz can chicken broth
Bring the rice up to a boil
Bring back the meatballs, cover and cook on LOW for 20 minutes