Best 5 Meatballs With Rice Recipes
Indulge in a culinary journey with our enticing meatballs with rice recipes, a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover a diverse collection of recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From the classic Swedish meatballs served with a rich gravy, to the tangy Greek meatballs bursting with Mediterranean flavors, our recipes cater to every palate. Explore the aromatic Indian meatballs infused with exotic spices, or embark on an adventure with our Asian-inspired meatballs featuring a captivating blend of sweet and savory notes. Whether you prefer the comforting simplicity of chicken meatballs or the hearty indulgence of beef meatballs, our recipes provide endless options to satisfy your cravings. Let's embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect meatball and rice combination that will become a staple in your kitchen.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CLASSIC PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
These might have a funny name, but porcupine meatballs are simply delicious beef meatballs made with white rice, slowly cooked in tomato sauce.
Provided by Tara Teaspoon
Categories Dinner
Time 1h50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, combine rice and hot water. Let sit for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- While rice soaks, in a large bowl combine the ground beef, onion, garlic, parsley, pepper, salt and cayenne. When rice has soaked 20 minutes add the rice and the water. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Form mixture into 10 meatballs (they will be about ⅓ cup each). Place the meatballs in a 3-qt or 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Set aside while you make the sauce.
- In a separate bowl combine diced tomatoes and tomato sauce. Stir together the water and flour and add to tomatoes. Stir in onion, garlic, green pepper, and Worcestershire. Add the sugar, celery seed and salt.
- Pour the tomato sauce around the meatballs and cover the dish tightly with foil. Bake for 1 hr, then remove the foil and bake until the tops are just browning, 20 to 25 minutes more.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 144 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 797 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 7 g
RICE MEATBALLS
I have been making this for some time. I sometimes use ½ tomato juice and ½ V-8 juice.We like it better that way.
Provided by Zipadedoda
Categories Meat
Time 30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine minute rice[right from box] with beef, egg, onion, salt, marjoram,pepper, and 1/2 cup tomato juice.
- Mix lightly.
- Shape mixture into 18 balls and place in skillet.
- Add sugar to remaining 2 cups of juice.
- Pour juice over meatballs in skillet.
- Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, simmer, covered 15 minutes, basting occasionally.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 1111, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 17.2
MEATBALLS WITH RICE
A pound of ground beef goes a long way in this recipe. I especially like to take it to potluck suppers.-Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h35m
Yield 6-8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the beef, oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, celery salt and parsley. Shape by tablespoonfuls into meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until browned. , Meanwhile, combine rice, celery, onion, mushrooms, soup, water and remaining salt. Transfer meatballs to a greased 3-qt. casserole; pour soup mixture over. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
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.
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
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef. This will result in more flavorful meatballs.
- Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
- Be gentle when forming the meatballs. Squeezing them too tightly can also make them tough.
- Brown the meatballs in a pan before baking them. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from drying out.
- Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce will help to add moisture and flavor to the meatballs and rice.
- Serve the meatballs and rice with a side of vegetables. This will help to round out the meal and make it more nutritious.
Conclusion:
Meatballs with rice is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. By following the tips above, you can make sure that your meatballs and rice turn out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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