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 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion peeled and diced; 7 ounces ground meat; 3 tablespoons tomato puree; 3/4 cup rice; chicken broth; salt; ground black pepper; mozzarella cheese cubed; 1 egg beaten; breadcrumbs

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion peeled and diced
7 ounces ground meat
3 tablespoons tomato puree
3/4 cup rice
chicken broth
salt
ground black pepper
mozzarella cheese cubed
1 egg beaten
breadcrumbs

1
Add the oil to a large skillet on medium heat. Add the onion and saute for 5 minutes. Once golden brown, add the ground meat and cook for 5 minutes.
2
Add the tomato and rice and stir. Cook for 5 minutes,.
3
After a few minutes, add the broth and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the rice is done.
4
Add the mixture to a baking sheet to cool.
5
Place a layer of the rice mixture on your palm and place a cube of cheese in the middle.
6
Add some rice on top and close the rice ball.
7
Cover each rice ball with the egg and breadcrumbs.
8
Fry in plenty of oil and serve warm.

206

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 onion peeled and diced, 7 ounces ground meat, 3 tablespoons tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Sicilian Rice Balls falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Sicilian Rice Balls

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