Meatball With Rice Recipe Baked

May 18, 2023 Post a Comment

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Meatballs & Rice Simply Stacie from www.simplystacie.net

Description

This meatball with rice recipe baked is the perfect comfort food for a chilly evening. The juicy meatballs are flavored with herbs and spices, and then baked until golden brown. The rice is cooked with a blend of vegetables and spices, making it a delicious and healthy side dish. This recipe is easy to make and will leave you feeling satisfied and content.

Prep Time

Preparation time for this recipe is about 25 minutes.

Cook Time

Cook time for this recipe is around 50 minutes.

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

1 pound ground beef
1 egg
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the rice:

1 cup long-grain rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

Large bowl
Baking sheet
Saucepan
Baking dish

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well. 3. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. 4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. 5. While the meatballs are cooking, prepare the rice. 6. In a saucepan, combine the rice, chicken broth, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well. 7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer for 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. 8. Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them to a baking dish. 9. Pour the cooked rice over the meatballs, spreading it out evenly. 10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until heated through.