Meatballs and Rice
When you crave comfort food, nothing beats the classic combination of meatballs and rice. Tender meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, served over fluffy rice create a satisfyingly delicious meal that’s perfect for any occasion. With easy preparation and customizable options, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Experience the warmth and joy of this timeless recipe that transforms any dinner into a special gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup long-grain white or brown rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until just combined.
- Roll mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
- Pour tomato sauce over meatballs; reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes.
- In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil; stir in rice and cover tightly. Cook until liquid is absorbed (15-20 minutes).
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve meatballs on top or alongside with extra sauce drizzled over.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg