RICE BALLS A LA TIM
My father LOVES these--so I name them after him. I make these softball sized as a main course for a quick, filling dinner. Serve with a side of sauce and garlic bread.
Provided by QUEENBEE28
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring the rice and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the garlic until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the ground beef. Cook and stir the meat, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks, until browned and the meat is no longer pink inside, about 10 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- Place hot cooked rice, ground beef, salt and pepper, and 1/2 cup of pasta sauce in a bowl, and mix thoroughly together. Mix in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until mozzarella cheese melts. Scoop up handfuls of rice mixture, and gently form into 2 1/2-inch balls. Place balls on a baking sheet, and refrigerate until cool and firm, about 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Remove the rice balls from the refrigerator, and roll each in beaten egg and then bread crumbs to thoroughly coat. Return to baking sheet, and bake until the outside of the rice balls is crispy, about 25 minutes. Heat 1 1/2 cups of pasta sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, and cover rice balls with heated sauce to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 642.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77.5 g, Cholesterol 150.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1063.5 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
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Mikayla Pearson
[email protected]These rice balls are a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. I sneak some chopped vegetables into the rice, and they never even notice.
Syed Baqir Shah
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these rice balls would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Sachin Jadhav
[email protected]These rice balls are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and flavorful.
Prince Dada97
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be customized to my own taste. I added some chopped vegetables and herbs to my rice balls, and they were delicious.
Mitsooky Mondesir
[email protected]These rice balls are a great way to use up leftover rice. They're also a fun and creative way to serve rice.
roxana m rocha
[email protected]I've never made rice balls before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'll definitely be making them again.
Raju Kumar
[email protected]I made these rice balls for my kids' lunchboxes, and they loved them. They're a healthy and filling snack.
Divi Divya
[email protected]These rice balls are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time, and they can be served hot or cold.
Mainza Chilala jr
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The rice balls were delicious!
anwar Zaib
[email protected]I've made these rice balls a few times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Al Mamun
[email protected]These rice balls were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.