**Savory Meatballs and Creamy Rice Skillet Supper: A Harmonious Blend of Comfort and Convenience**
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our remarkable Meatballs and Creamy Rice Skillet Supper, a culinary symphony that harmoniously blends tender, juicy meatballs nestled in a velvety blanket of creamy rice. This one-pot wonder promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
**A Culinary Journey Through Meatball and Rice Delights**
1. **Classic Meatballs and Creamy Rice Skillet Supper:** Embark on a culinary expedition with our cornerstone recipe, where succulent meatballs, crafted from a symphony of ground beef, pork, and veal, take center stage. Accompanied by a creamy rice canvas, infused with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, this classic dish guarantees a comforting and satisfying repast.
2. **Turkey Meatballs and Creamy Rice Skillet Supper:** For a healthier twist, our turkey meatballs, crafted from lean ground turkey, offer a delectable alternative, while maintaining the same luscious texture and captivating flavors. Paired with the creamy rice, this variation delivers a guilt-free indulgence that won't compromise on taste.
3. **Vegetarian Meatballs and Creamy Rice Skillet Supper:** Embracing the plant-based realm, our vegetarian meatballs, masterfully crafted from a blend of chickpeas, lentils, and mushrooms, provide a hearty and flavorful meatless option. United with the creamy rice, this rendition caters to vegetarians and meat-lovers alike, offering a nutritious and equally delightful experience.
4. **One-Pot Meatballs and Creamy Rice Skillet Supper:** Experience the epitome of convenience with our one-pot rendition. This streamlined recipe seamlessly combines all ingredients in a single skillet, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor. Savor this hassle-free version that delivers the same mouthwatering results with minimal effort.
GREEK MEATBALLS AND RICE SKILLET
Some of the key flavors of Greek cuisine-mint, parsley, feta, garlic, lemon-infuse this simple skillet meal that delivers big flavors without going overboard on calories. A one-pot meal that cooks up in about an hour, it's made from a base of basic ingredients, like rice, chicken broth, panko bread crumbs and ground beef. And yet, this meal is far from basic. Skillet cooking ensures that the meatballs stay juicy, with the added bonus of extra-flavorful rice. Serving them up with fresh finishing touches like chopped tomatoes, lemon zest and a sprinkle of parsley makes for a delicious escape from routine!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and milk; let stand 5 minutes. In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumb mixture, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the mint, salt and egg. Shape mixture into 18 (1 3/4-inch) meatballs.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 10 to 15 minutes, gently turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides. Transfer to plate, and wipe out skillet.
- In same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add broth and lemon juice; heat to simmering. Add meatballs; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 14 to 17 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center (165°F) and rice is tender.
- Top skillet with tomatoes, feta cheese, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
RICE MEATBALLS
"I first made these meatballs when our children were small, and they just loved them," notes Mary Kelso of Hannibal, Missouri. "I occasionally use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato soup, and that variation is delicious, too."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the egg, rice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on the rack in a pressure cooker. Combine the soup, water and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs., Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 10 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion or release of steam; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 848mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.
MEATBALL SKILLET MEAL
With colorful vegetables and nicely seasoned meatballs, this hearty dinner offers a lot of flavor for a little cash. -Donna Smith, Victor, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/4-in. balls. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add carrots and zucchini; cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in tomatoes; heat through. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
ASIAN MEATBALL AND RICE TOSS
Try this one-skillet meal for an Asian-inspired take on pasta with meatballs, here using convenient frozen meatballs and plenty of veggies.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt butter in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Stir in rice and vermicelli from mix; cook and stir 2 to 3 minutes or until rice is lightly browned.
- Add water, Asian marinade and contents of seasoning packet from mix; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add meatballs and carrots; cover and cook 15 to 18 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in pea pods. Cook, uncovered an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until pea pods are crisp-tender. Garnish individual servings with peanuts and onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 7 g
MEATBALLS AND RICE SKILLET DINNER
Make and share this Meatballs and Rice Skillet Dinner recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Paintpuddles
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Melt margarine in large skillet over medium heat. Add rice mix; cook and.
- Stir until lightly browned. Add water, contents of seasoning packet from.
- Mix and meatballs. Bring to a boil. Stir; reduce heat to medium-low.
- Cover; cook 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli and bell pepper to skillet. Cover; cook over medium heat.
- For 7 to 9 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender and rice is tender.
- Stir to fluff rice before serving.
- This recipe can be changed around a bit, using different veggies etc - I even stirred in sautéed onion and fresh mushrooms with the pepper strips -- .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.5, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 55.1, Carbohydrate 4.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.8, Protein 2.4
MEDITERRANEAN MEATBALL SUPPER SKILLET
Greek flavors blend in this appealing dish, with feta, olives, zucchini, and tomatoes simmering with frozen meatballs.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently.
- Add rice, bell pepper, meatballs, olives and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 minutes, stirring once halfway through cooking.
- Stir in zucchini and tomatoes. Cover; cook an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender and liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 3/4 Cups, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 6 g
CREAMY MEATBALLS AND VEGETABLES
Hungry appetites to satisfy? Frozen meatballs, veggies and rice are all that's needed to create a delicious dinner in minutes.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cook rice in water as directed on package.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, place frozen meatballs. Cover; cook over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring once. Stir in half-and-half, scraping skillet to remove any browned bits of meat.
- Add frozen vegetables and sauce, placing vegetable sides down. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and meatballs are hot. Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 56 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1350 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g
Tips:
- To save time, opt for precooked rice or microwaveable rice packets.
- For a creamier sauce, use heavy cream or full-fat milk instead of broth.
- Add your favorite vegetables to the skillet to create a complete meal. Good options include broccoli, carrots, or peas.
- Season the meatballs generously with herbs and spices for maximum flavor.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when browning the meatballs. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the meatballs and rice with a sprinkling of fresh parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
This meatballs and creamy rice skillet supper is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's sure to please the whole family. The meatballs are tender and juicy, the sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. Plus, it's a one-pot meal, which means less cleanup!
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