Description
Savor the comforting flavors of meatballs and rice, a beloved dish that brings warmth to any table. Juicy, tender meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce rest upon fluffy rice, creating a delightful harmony of taste and texture. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this simple recipe is sure to impress everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, oregano, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown half the meatballs for about 5-7 minutes; remove and repeat with remaining meatballs.
- Pour tomato sauce into the skillet; bring to a simmer. Return all meatballs to the sauce, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- While meatballs simmer, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Serve rice topped with meatballs and sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg