Description
This One Skillet Meatballs and Rice recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that combines tender meatballs with savory rice in a delicious tomato-based sauce. Perfect for a family dinner, this easy stovetop meal is sure to become a favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (canned or fresh)
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Remove from skillet.
- Prepare the Rice: In the same skillet, cook onion, then add rice, tomatoes, oregano, paprika, thyme, and beef broth. Simmer.
- Combine and Cook: Return meatballs to skillet, cover, and cook until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Let rest, fluff rice, and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- Try using ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Add bell peppers or peas for extra veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 4-5 meatballs with rice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
