Description
A flavorful combination of meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce, served over rice for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dried breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, black pepper, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 2 tablespoons each, and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- In a saucepan, heat your favorite tomato sauce or crushed canned tomatoes with salt and pepper. Let it simmer.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with oil. Cook the meatballs for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally until browned and cooked through.
- Transfer the cooked meatballs to the simmering tomato sauce and let them cook together for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Prepare rice according to package instructions. Serve the meatballs over rice, topped with sauce.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Adding grated Parmesan cheese to the mixture can enhance the flavor.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg