Cinnamon Rice Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Rice Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 1 lb lean ground beef; ½ cup uncooked rice; ½ cup cups water; ½ cup water; ¼ teaspoon celery salt; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon dried mint flakes; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

Servings: persons

1 small onion
1 lb lean ground beef
½ cup uncooked rice
½ cup cups water
½ cup water
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon dried mint flakes
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Spray an 8 x 12 inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
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Peel off the outer skin of the onion, and chop the rest into very small pieces.
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In a medium bowl, mix the onion, ground beef, rice 1/2 cup of water, celery salt, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mint and parsley.
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Mix by hands.
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With your hands, shape the meat mixture into Ping-Pong sized balls.
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Place the meatballs in the baking pan.
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In a small bowl, stir together the cinnamon, 1/2 cup of water, and the tomato sauce.
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Spool this sauce over the meatballs.
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Cover the baking pan with foil.
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Bake for 45 minutes.
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Uncover the pan and bake 15 minutes longer.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, 1 lb lean ground beef, ½ cup uncooked rice, ½ cup cups water, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Rice Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cinnamon Rice Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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