Description
A delicious and comforting meal of flavorful meatballs in a rich tomato sauce served over fluffy white rice. These Italian-style meatballs are easy to make and perfect for a satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 3 cups water or broth
For the Meatballs:
For the Sauce:
For the Rice:
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil, then set aside. Sauté onion in the same skillet, add tomatoes, oregano, sugar, salt, and pepper. Return meatballs to the sauce, cover, and simmer.
- Cook the Rice: Boil water or broth, add rice, cover, and simmer until tender. Fluff with a fork.
- Serve: Plate rice and top with meatballs and sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a mix of ground beef and pork.
- You can also use brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 585
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
