Mom's Greek Meatballs Recipe

Name: Mom's Greek Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lean ground beef; 2 cups white rice, cooked; ⅓ cup chopped parsley; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 egg; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 green onions, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; salt & pepper; 1 can tomato sauce; 1 medium onion, chopped; salt & pepper; 3 ¼ cups water

Servings: persons

1 lb lean ground beef
2 cups white rice, cooked
⅓ cup chopped parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
1 medium onion, chopped
3 green onions, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt & pepper
1 can tomato sauce
1 medium onion, chopped
salt & pepper
3 ¼ cups water

1
Cook chopped onion until transparent in a small amount of oil.
2
Add tomato sauce and water.
3
salt and pepper to taste.
4
Continue to simmer over medium low heat.
5
Bring a large saucepan full of water to boil.
6
Add small amount of salt.
7
Combine all meatball ingredients by hand in a large bowl.
8
Shape into meatballs (the size is up to you).
9
Drop meatballs into boiling water.
10
Cook until the meatballs float to the surface (about 5 minutes), then transfer into the tomato sauce and continue to cook for 5 minutes.
11
Serve over rice with a dollop of sour cream.

830

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 lb lean ground beef, 2 cups white rice, cooked, ⅓ cup chopped parsley, 2 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Mom's Greek 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!

Mom's Greek Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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