RICE BALLS A LA TIM
My father LOVES these--so I name them after him. I make these softball sized as a main course for a quick, filling dinner. Serve with a side of sauce and garlic bread.
Provided by QUEENBEE28
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir the meat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- Place hot cooked rice, ground beef, salt and pepper, and 1/2 cup of pasta sauce in a bowl, and mix thoroughly together. Mix in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until mozzarella cheese melts. Scoop up handfuls of rice mixture, and gently form into 2 1/2-inch balls. Place balls on a baking sheet, and refrigerate until cool and firm, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove the rice balls from the refrigerator, and roll each in beaten egg and then bread crumbs to thoroughly coat. Return to baking sheet, and bake until the outside of the rice balls is crispy, about 25 minutes. Heat 1 1/2 cups of pasta sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, and cover rice balls with heated sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 150.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1063.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
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Destini McElroy
m-destini@yahoo.comI'm so happy I decided to try this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.
Nobuhle Nokuthula
n.nokuthula49@hotmail.comThese rice balls were a fun and easy project to make with my kids.
Ken Family
family-ken@gmail.comI'm definitely going to try this recipe again with different fillings.
Amadu Safianu
amadus@aol.comThese rice balls were a great way to use up leftover rice.
Wasantha Wasantha
w@gmail.comI can't wait to make these rice balls again.
Dipesh Shyangtan
shyangtan_dipesh@gmail.comThese rice balls were the perfect addition to my party menu.
Brian Robert Willis
brian_r@hotmail.co.ukI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!
Lexy Helmer
lexyh30@hotmail.frI would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
ramazi Mgeladze
r_m79@yahoo.comOverall, I thought these rice balls were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted great.
Ghost Sprirts
g@aol.comThese rice balls were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Hemaratne Wd
wdhemaratne50@aol.comI found that the rice balls were a bit bland. I think I would add more spices next time.
Abush Markos
abushmarkos@hotmail.frThese rice balls were a bit too oily for my taste.
Letty
letty86@yahoo.comI was looking for a new rice ball recipe and this one did not disappoint. The rice balls were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Amrita Limbu
amrita.limbu28@aol.comThese rice balls were easy to make and turned out really well. I will definitely be making them again.
Shiron Piumal
sp83@yahoo.comI made these rice balls for my family and they were a huge success. Even my picky kids loved them.
Mirxa Ahsan
ahsan-m17@yahoo.comThese rice balls were delicious! The combination of flavors and textures was perfect.
Sughra Haider
haider.s54@gmail.comI've made these rice balls several times now and they always turn out great. They're a perfect party appetizer or snack.
Danish Majeed
danishm14@yahoo.comThese rice balls were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.