Delicious Meatballs and Rice Recipe
Savor the comforting combination of juicy meatballs and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich marinara sauce. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, bringing warmth and joy to your table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a meal that guarantees smiles from family and friends!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 cups pasta sauce
Instructions
- Preheat skillet over medium-high heat. In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs using wet hands. Place on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Sear meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides (about 8-10 minutes).
- In another pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Pour pasta sauce over seared meatballs and let them simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
- Fluff rice with a fork before serving. Plate meatballs on top of rice with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg