This is a unique meatball recipe that combines beef (or ground pork, turkey or chicken) with rice. You simply combine the meat with the rice, form it into meatballs and fry in a tomato sauce. It’s a quick and delicious no-frills meal.
MEAT/RICE BALLS IN SAUCE
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef
½ cup raw rice
¼ cup chopped onion
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (8-oz.) cans tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 cloves garlic, peeled nd minced
¾ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix beef, onions, salt and pepper. Form into small balls
- Heat oil in a skillet or fry pan over medium-high heat. Add meat/rice balls and fry, turning frequently until light brown but not crusty on all sides.
- Add sauce, water, garlic and oregano. Mix well. Cover and simmer on low heat about 45 minutes.
Yield: 4 servings.
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