RICE BALLS STUFFED WITH MOZZARELLA AND BEEF (SUPPLì AL TELEFONO)

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Supplì al telefono are rice balls stuffed with ground meat and mozzarella, then breaded and fried. They are a classic Roman snack. Serve them as an appetizer, and pair them with an aperitif like Prosecco or Campari.

Provided by Alex Witchel

Categories     dinner, appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 12 to 14 rice balls (about 4 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
7 ounces ground beef
7 ounces crushed peeled tomatoes (one scant cup)
Salt
ground black pepper
3 cups vegetable broth (canned or homemade)
10 ounces (about 1 1/3 cup) carnaroli or other arborio rice
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Flour, for dredging
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup fine, dry bread crumbs
3 ounces mozzarella, cut into 12 to 14 cubes
Corn oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, heat olive oil and add onion. Sauté until soft and golden, about 10 minutes. Add beef and sauté until browned. Add tomatoes and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Add 2 cups vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Add rice and simmer, stirring constantly, until mixture is very thick and rice has no crunch but is still firm, about 15 minutes. If pan becomes dry during cooking, add more broth as needed. Remove from heat and stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano. Spread in a flat container or pan and allow to cool. Rice may be covered and refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
  • Once rice has cooled, roughly divide it into 12 to 14 mounds. Line up the flour, eggs and bread crumbs in three shallow bowls. Scoop about two-thirds of a mound of rice and hold it in your hand. Press a cube of mozzarella into middle, top with remaining third of mound, and shape rice around it to form a ball, making sure mozzarella is securely closed in center. Roll rice ball in flour, then eggs, then bread crumbs; set aside.
  • Fill a large skillet with about 1 inch of oil. Place over medium heat and allow to become very hot but not smoking. Add all the rice balls and allow to sit until golden brown underneath, 1 to 2 minutes, then turn to brown other sides. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Cristin D
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I was disappointed with these rice balls. The mozzarella and beef filling was tasteless, and the rice was undercooked. I won't be making these again.


Xabibo Jeylani
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice balls didn't turn out as good as I expected. The mozzarella and beef filling was bland, and the rice was too mushy. I'll have to try again.


Mariya Rimi
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These rice balls were amazing! The mozzarella and beef filling was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Maverick
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I loved these rice balls! The mozzarella and beef filling was delicious and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Michael Brian Chege Munanu
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These rice balls were so good! The mozzarella and beef filling was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


SHAH IMRAN
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I made these rice balls for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The mozzarella and beef filling was delicious, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Mustqem Mughal
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I followed the recipe exactly and my rice balls turned out perfect! The mozzarella and beef filling was flavorful and juicy, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


RDX HUNTER
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These rice balls were a waste of time and ingredients. The mozzarella and beef filling was dry and tasteless, and the rice was overcooked. I wouldn't make these again if you paid me.


Mkelele Thedon
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I don't understand all the hype about these rice balls. They were just okay. The mozzarella and beef filling was nothing special, and the rice was bland. I wouldn't recommend this recipe.


Amen Bewketu
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I was disappointed with these rice balls. The mozzarella and beef filling was tasteless, and the rice was undercooked. I won't be making these again.


emmasonic Ti
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my rice balls didn't turn out as good as I expected. The mozzarella and beef filling was bland, and the rice was too mushy. I'll have to try again.


Taaz Bahti
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These rice balls were amazing! The mozzarella and beef filling was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Prince Firoz
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I loved these rice balls! The mozzarella and beef filling was delicious and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


GLEMS Vlog
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These rice balls were delicious! The mozzarella and beef filling was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Naya Zeinddine
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I made these rice balls for dinner last night and they were a hit! The mozzarella and beef filling was flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


MELODY MCCORMICK
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These rice balls were easy to make and turned out great! The mozzarella and beef filling was delicious, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Muhammad Tariq Khan kakar
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I've made these rice balls several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The mozzarella and beef filling is so flavorful, and the rice is cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this recipe!


MR milbot
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These rice balls were a hit at my party! The combination of mozzarella and beef was delicious, and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.