For those seeking a delectable and home-style dish, look no further than "Mom's Rice Meatballs with Pickles." This classic recipe combines the comfort of rice and meatballs with a tangy twist from pickled cucumbers, creating a burst of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its ease of preparation and budget-friendly ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite, taking you on a nostalgic journey with every bite.
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MOM'S RICE & MEATBALLS (WITH PICKLES)
My husband's Mother has been making this recipe for years and I don't know exactly where she found it, but he seems to want me to make it for every special event in his life. Keep in mind that the saltine crackers, condensed soup and pickles all have a lot of salt, so you don't need to add a lot to the meat. I've made this recipe in a pot on the stove (simmer about an hour) or in the crock pot on low for 4 hours; works well either way. Enjoy!
Provided by ricciccio
Categories Meat
Time 4h10m
Yield 8 Small Meatballs, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix ground beef with egg, milk, worcestershire sauce, onions, 1/4 cup diced dill pickles, cracker crumbs, parsley, dash of salt and pepper.
- Form into meatballs and brown all sides in frying pan.
- Add cream of celery soup to stock pot or crock pot with 1 can water, remaining pickles, and pickle juice and stir until blended.
- When the meatballs are browned on all sides, drain any grease and transfer them to the soup mixture.
- Try to cover them all with the soup for better cooking results.
- Cover with lid and simmer for 1 hour on the stove or for 4 hours on low in a crock pot.
- Tip: Stir often to make sure that the meatballs are not sticking to the pot, and the soup is not boiling.
- Serve over white or brown rice, or egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.4, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 138.2, Sodium 1203.7, Carbohydrate 24.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3, Protein 26.7
MEATBALL HEROES WITH QUICK-PICKLED GIARDINIERA
Everyone loves a hero and this meatball one is no exception. Traditional meatballs are simmered in a cheesy tomato sauce until full of flavor. To top them off, we quick pickle cauliflower, carrots, celery and bell peppers. The meatballs get spooned into long, soft rolls that have been toasted and smeared with garlic butter, then they are showered with Parmesan and finished with the veggies. This is saucy, crave-able comfort in sandwich form.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h5m
Yield 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- For the giardiniera: Combine the vinegar, sugar, fennel seed, red pepper flakes, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan over a medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the cauliflower and carrots and cook until slightly softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the bell pepper and celery and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
- In a 1-quart mason jar, combine 1/2 cup of the pickling liquid with the olive oil. Strain the vegetables and spices and transfer to the mason jar. Seal and shake to combine. Set aside at room temperature to continue marinating while you make the heroes.
- For the meatball heroes: Finely dice 1 of the hoagie rolls into 1/4-inch pieces and put in a large bowl. Pour the milk over it and set aside to soak for 5 minutes.
- Add the ground meat, fennel seed, red pepper flakes, oregano, eggs, half of the garlic, 1/2 cup of the Parmesan, a three-finger pinch of salt and a healthy crack of black pepper to the soaked bread and, using clean hands, delicately combine. Using wet hands, roll the meat mixture into fifteen 1 1/2-inch rounds (about 1/4 cup each), place on a rimmed baking sheet and bake until lightly golden and juicy, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
- While the meatballs are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the remaining garlic and cook until fragrant but still pale, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slice the remaining 5 hoagie rolls in half lengthwise down the tops and place on a rimmed baking sheet. If the rolls are very bready, remove some of the insides to create a space for the meatballs to sit. Using a pastry brush or spoon, brush the garlic-butter mixture over the cut sides of the rolls. Bake until the rolls are golden, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato sauce to a large pot over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup water to the jar of sauce, seal the lid, shake and pour into the pot; this will ensure you get every last drop. Add the meatballs to the tomato sauce, bring to a simmer and cook until the sauce is warm and the meatballs are cooked through, an additional 5 to 7 minutes.
- Place 3 meatballs inside of each toasted hoagie roll, top with some steamy sauce, shower with the remaining 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, top with the giardiniera and parsley and enjoy immediately.
RICE MEATBALLS
"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
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.
MUM'S SWEDISH MEATBALLS
Delicious meatballs covered in a fantastic gravy flavored with sherry. This is the dinner most requested by my children on special occasions. Serve with rice.
Provided by Love2BMum
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Scandinavian
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion in the melted butter until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Place bread cubes in a bowl; pour 1/2 cup evaporated milk over bread cubes. Set aside until bread cubes absorb milk.
- Mix ground beef, ground pork, cooked onion, bread cube mixture, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, nutmeg, allspice, salt, lemon pepper, and ground black pepper together in a large bowl. Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in the same skillet used for onion over medium-high heat; cook meatballs in the hot oil, turning with tongs, until all sides are browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour in beef stock and simmer until meatballs are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer meatballs to a serving bowl, reserving liquid in the skillet.
- Remove 1 cup beef stock from skillet; whisk flour into the 1 cup stock until smooth. Pour flour mixture back into skillet, whisking until mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk remaining evaporated milk and sherry into beef stock mixture. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until gravy is warmed and smooth, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour gravy over meatballs to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.5 g, Cholesterol 142.2 mg, Fat 30.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 655.9 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
BEST EVER MEATBALLS (MOM'S)
This is a family favourite from generations back , This receipe freezes very well. It is a fabulous make ahead receipe. It is excellent for a potluck or just for a fabulous change. It is a must try. I have never come accross a sweet and sour meetball receipe as great as this one.
Provided by Kimberley Quinlan
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 15 15, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine first 6 ingredients together. Make into meatballs and fry until brown on all sides.
- Put meatballs in casserole dish.
- Last 7 ingredients for sauce: Combine and pour over top.
- Bake in oven at 350°F for 1 hour.
- Taste the Wow.
- Serve with rice or potatoes.
MEATBALLS WITH RICE
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
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.
WILD RICE MEATBALLS IN MUSHROOM SAUCE
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
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 cold rice: Freshly cooked rice is too sticky and won't hold its shape well. Refrigerate the rice for at least 30 minutes before using.
- Season the rice well: The rice is the base of the rice balls, so make sure it's flavorful. Add salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings to the rice before forming the balls.
- Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to fillings for rice balls. Try using different types of pickles, vegetables, meats, and cheeses. Get creative and have fun!
- Be careful not to overstuff the rice balls: The rice balls should be able to hold their shape without falling apart. If you overstuff them, they'll be more likely to break apart.
- Cook the rice balls thoroughly: The rice balls should be cooked until they're golden brown and crispy on the outside. This will help to keep them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Mom's rice balls with pickles are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or meal. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect rice balls every time. So get creative, experiment with different fillings, and enjoy this classic Japanese dish!
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