Tomato-Rice Meatballs Recipe

Name: Tomato-Rice Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. ground beef; 1 c. raw precooked rice; 2 1/2 c. tomato juice; 1 large egg; 3 Tbsp. grated onion; 3/4 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 1/2 tsp. oregano leaves; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 lb. ground beef
1 c. raw precooked rice
2 1/2 c. tomato juice
1 large egg
3 Tbsp. grated onion
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
1 tsp. granulated sugar
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

1
Mix meat, rice, 1/2 cup tomato juice, egg, onion, salt, pepper and 1/4 teaspoon oregano in a large bowl.
2
Mix until well blended. Shape into 16 balls, using 2 tablespoons mixture for each. Arrange in a single layer in a large skillet or shallow pot.
3
Stir sugar and the remaining oregano into the remaining 2 cups tomato juice and pour over meatballs.
4
Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
5
Reduce to low and cook for 20 minutes.
6
Uncover and simmer 5 minutes longer.
7
Spoon sauce over meatballs 2 or 3 times.
8
Makes 6 regular or 16 buffet serving meatballs with sauce.

581

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. ground beef, 1 c. raw precooked rice, 2 1/2 c. tomato juice, 1 large egg, and more.

Yes, Tomato-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.

Tomato-Rice Meatballs

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