Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped or grated
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups beef or chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste or ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Optional: chopped fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly and form into small meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- In a large skillet or baking dish, mix beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer and carefully add the meatballs.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 30-40 minutes until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Optionally, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until browned and cooked through for a crispy exterior.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs or grated cheese to the meat mixture.
- Ensure the rice is uncooked before mixing for proper texture.
- You can bake or simmer these meatballs depending on your preference for crispy exterior or tender, saucy results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Can be modified to gluten-free or low-sodium
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
