Sicilian Rice Balls Recipe

Name: Sicilian Rice Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb long grain rice; 1 cup imported grated romano cheese; 16 ounces seasoned Italian seasoned breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 2 eggs, beaten; Filling; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1 lb lean ground beef; 1/3 cup water; 1 dash salt and pepper; canola oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 lb long grain rice
1 cup imported grated romano cheese
16 ounces seasoned Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 eggs, beaten
Filling
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sugar
1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 cup water
1 dash salt and pepper
canola oil (for frying)

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["Filling Instructions: Saute onions and lean ground beef. Cook until brown. Add rest of filling ingredients and simmer for 20 minutes. After cooking, drain off excess juices.", "Prepare the Rice: Buy very cheap rice. Do not rinse before cooking or the rice will not hold together for balls. Cook it in rice cooker with the ratio of one part rice to two parts water. After the rice is cooked, add butter and Romano. Don't be skimpy with the Romano cheese because it helps hold the balls together. Allow to cool.", "Put the balls together: Put a heaping serving spoon of rice in the palm of your hand. Poke a hold and fill it with some of the meat mixture. Put another spoon of rice on top. Form it into a ball with your hands. dip the ball in egg and then in the breadcrumbs. make all of the balls ahead, then refrigerate or freeze them until ready to fry. Fry in about 1"" of canola oil until golden brown."]

1579

kcal

Calories

Fat

183

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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 long grain rice, 1 cup imported grated romano cheese, 16 ounces seasoned Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Rice Balls 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!

Sicilian Rice Balls

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