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Ground Beef Meatballs and Rice Bowl

A comforting dish featuring juicy ground beef meatballs served over a fluffy bed of rice, perfect for family gatherings or chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 pound ground beef Use lean ground beef for juicier meatballs.
  • 1 cup cooked rice Any variety of rice can be used.
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs Use plain or seasoned breadcrumbs.
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese For added flavor.
  • 1 large egg Helps bind the meatball mixture.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds savory flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning A mix of herbs to enhance flavor.
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For browning the meatballs.
Optional Toppings
  • 1 cup marinara sauce Optional for serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter, yielding around 12-15 meatballs.
Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides for about 5 minutes.
  2. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked and an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C) is reached.
Serving
  1. If using marinara sauce, warm it in a separate pan. Serve the meatballs over a bowl of rice topped with the sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For best results, use lean ground beef and avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.