Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of homemade meatballs and rice, where tender, juicy meatballs rest on a fluffy bed of rice, infused with aromatic garlic and herbs. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, guaranteed to impress your guests and warm your heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather all ingredients on your counter.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, cook rice according to package instructions.
- Once everything is ready, serve the meatballs over the fluffy rice and drizzle with your favorite sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg