Description
A hearty and flavorful meatballs and rice bowl featuring juicy meatballs, steamed rice, and a savory sauce – perfect for a comforting weeknight meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups cooked white rice
- 1 cup marinara or teriyaki sauce (based on preference)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking meatballs)
- Optional: steamed vegetables (like broccoli or carrots)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic, Parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- In a small saucepan, heat marinara or teriyaki sauce until warm.
- Divide cooked rice into serving bowls.
- Top rice with cooked meatballs and spoon sauce over the top.
- Optionally, add steamed vegetables to each bowl.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
- For extra flavor, bake the meatballs instead of pan-frying.
- Adjust the sauce to suit your preference – spicy, sweet, or savory.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg