Description
Meatballs and rice is a beloved comfort dish that brings together savory meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce served over fluffy rice. This recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, offering warmth and satisfaction in every bite. Easy to prepare and customizable, you can use ingredients from your pantry while filling your kitchen with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C). In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for about 20 minutes until browned.
- Rinse rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add rice, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until tender.
- Once meatballs are cooked, transfer them to marinara sauce in a pan over low heat for about five minutes.
- Serve meatballs over fluffy rice with additional sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 150mg