Best 8 Meatballs With Rice Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, few dishes can rival the heartwarming comfort of meatballs with rice. This classic combination of savory, succulent meatballs nestled atop a bed of fluffy, aromatic rice has captivated taste buds across cultures and generations. Whether it's the tender texture of the meatballs, the rich and flavorful sauce they're smothered in, or the perfect harmony they create with the fluffy rice, this dish has earned its place as a beloved comfort food. This article delves into the realm of meatballs with rice, exploring different variations, techniques, and tips to help you create a dish that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the timeless appeal of this classic combination, offering you a range of delectable recipes that showcase the versatility and deliciousness of meatballs with rice.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALLS AND CREAMY RICE SKILLET SUPPER



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Five ingredients, 30 minutes, one skillet...all you need to create a satisfying supper for your family!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1 can (10 3/4 oz) condensed cream of celery soup
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups ready-to-eat baby-cut carrots, cut in half lengthwise
1 box (12 oz) frozen cooked Italian-style meatballs, thawed
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, mix rice, soup and water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir carrots and meatballs into rice mixture. Cover; cook 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until rice and carrots are tender and meatballs are hot. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g

GREEK MEATBALLS AND RICE SKILLET



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Some of the key flavors of Greek cuisine-mint, parsley, feta, garlic, lemon-infuse this simple skillet meal that delivers big flavors without going overboard on calories. A one-pot meal that cooks up in about an hour, it's made from a base of basic ingredients, like rice, chicken broth, panko bread crumbs and ground beef. And yet, this meal is far from basic. Skillet cooking ensures that the meatballs stay juicy, with the added bonus of extra-flavorful rice. Serving them up with fresh finishing touches like chopped tomatoes, lemon zest and a sprinkle of parsley makes for a delicious escape from routine!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
2 cups Progresso™ reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix bread crumbs and milk; let stand 5 minutes. In large bowl, mix beef, bread crumb mixture, onion, garlic, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the mint, salt and egg. Shape mixture into 18 (1 3/4-inch) meatballs.
  • In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat. Add meatballs; cook 10 to 15 minutes, gently turning occasionally, until well browned on all sides. Transfer to plate, and wipe out skillet.
  • In same skillet, heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add broth and lemon juice; heat to simmering. Add meatballs; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook 14 to 17 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center (165°F) and rice is tender.
  • Top skillet with tomatoes, feta cheese, lemon zest and remaining 1 tablespoon parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cup, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

ZESTY MEATBALLS AND RICE



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Some meatballs are tomato saucy. Some are BBQ saucy. These meatballs are zesty, thanks to a classic dressing. Serve with rice for the win.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     1 Bag, 5 Dinners

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb. lean ground beef
6 Tbsp. (1/2 of 1 pkt.) SHAKE 'N BAKE Extra Crispy Seasoned Coating Mix
2 carrots, finely shredded (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar & Monterey Jack Cheeses
1/4 cup KRAFT Classic CATALINA Dressing
2 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups instant white rice, uncooked

Steps:

  • Mix first 4 ingredients just until blended; shape into 16 meatballs.
  • Cook in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat 8 min. or until evenly browned, stirring occasionally.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 1 min. Cover. Remove from heat; let stand 5 min. or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Fluff with fork before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Sodium 950 mg, Carbohydrate 52 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 30 g

MEATBALLS MEXICANA AND RICE



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I got a basic recipe for this from a friend many years ago. Since then, I've tweaked it to fit my family's taste. It sounds like a lot of work, but it really isn't. We find that this is one of our favorite recipes.

Provided by Cindy Newell

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound ground beef
1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
salt, to taste
1 cup rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon cooking oil
2 small onions, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.25 ounce) can tomato puree
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style corn, drained

Steps:

  • Mix together the ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon parsley, and salt in a bowl.
  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • While the rice cooks, heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 minced onion and 1 minced clove in the hot oil until the onion is soft; add to the beef mixture; form into 24 small meatballs.
  • Cook the meatballs in the skillet until evenly browned on all sides; drain. Place the remaining minced onion and minced garlic clove in the skillet; cook and stir until the onion is soft. Stir in the tomato puree, bay leaf, vinegar, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 tablespoon parsley, chili powder, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook until thick, about 20 minutes. Add the meatballs and cook until the meatballs are no longer pink in the middle, about 10 minutes.
  • When the rice has finished cooking, stir in the corn. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 534.5 calories, Carbohydrate 68.7 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 26.7 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 752.7 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

RICE MEATBALLS



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I have been making this for some time. I sometimes use ½ tomato juice and ½ V-8 juice.We like it better that way.

Provided by Zipadedoda

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Minute Rice
1 lb ground beef
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 small onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon marjoram
1 dash pepper
2 1/2 cups tomato juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine minute rice[right from box] with beef, egg, onion, salt, marjoram,pepper, and 1/2 cup tomato juice.
  • Mix lightly.
  • Shape mixture into 18 balls and place in skillet.
  • Add sugar to remaining 2 cups of juice.
  • Pour juice over meatballs in skillet.
  • Bring mixture to boil, reduce heat, simmer, covered 15 minutes, basting occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.5, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 86.7, Sodium 1111, Carbohydrate 18.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.5, Protein 17.2

MEATBALLS WITH RICE



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A pound of ground beef goes a long way in this recipe. I especially like to take it to potluck suppers.-Mina Dyck, Boissevain, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1/2 cup rolled oats
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of asparagus soup, undiluted
2 cups water
1 cup uncooked rice
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 large onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the beef, oats, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper, celery salt and parsley. Shape by tablespoonfuls into meatballs. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 18-20 minutes or until browned. , Meanwhile, combine rice, celery, onion, mushrooms, soup, water and remaining salt. Transfer meatballs to a greased 3-qt. casserole; pour soup mixture over. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 866mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

RICE MEATBALLS



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"I first made these meatballs when our children were small, and they just loved them," notes Mary Kelso of Hannibal, Missouri. "I occasionally use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato soup, and that variation is delicious, too."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the egg, rice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place on the rack in a pressure cooker. Combine the soup, water and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs., Close cover securely; place pressure regulator on vent pipe. Bring cooker to full pressure over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook for 10 minutes. (Pressure regulator should maintain a slow steady rocking motion or release of steam; adjust heat if needed.) Remove from the heat. Immediately cool according to manufacturer's directions until pressure is completely reduce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 848mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

WILD RICE MEATBALLS IN MUSHROOM SAUCE



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Ground beef, mushrooms, and wild rice are baked and then simmered in a mushroom wine sauce that pairs wonderfully with Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes.

Provided by Idahoan

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Idahoan®

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ cup cooked wild rice
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon garlic salt
⅓ cup bread crumbs
½ cup evaporated milk
1 tablespoon butter
8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
½ teaspoon salt
⅔ cup dry white wine
⅔ cup water
1 (10.75 ounce) can low-sodium cream of mushroom soup
¼ teaspoon dried sage
1 (9.74 ounce) package Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Combine beef, onion, rice, seasoned salt, garlic salt, bread crumbs, and evaporated milk. Shape into 1 inch meatballs. Place meatballs on rimmed baking sheet.
  • Bake in preheated oven until brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms and sprinkle with salt; saute until mushrooms release their moisture and soften, about 10 minutes. Add the wine, water, soup, salt, and sage to saucepan; stir to combine.
  • Transfer meatballs to the sauce and simmer until cooked through and hot, 30 minutes.
  • Prepare Idahoan Signature™ Russets Mashed Potatoes according to package instructions. Serve with the meatballs and mushroom sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 84.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 1544.4 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your meatballs and rice.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Brown the meatballs well before simmering them. This will help to develop their flavor.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what will really bring your meatballs and rice to life.
  • Serve the meatballs and rice hot. This is the best way to enjoy them.

Conclusion:

Meatballs with rice is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make the best meatballs and rice that you've ever tasted. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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