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Ingredientes
- 1 cup brown basmati rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 1 (15-ounce) can evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 28-ounce can tomato puree
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