RICE MIX MEATBALLS

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"Mom prepared these easy meatballs with a thick gravy often when I was growing up," relates Marcy Paden of Louisville, Nebraska. "Now I make them for my family as a nice change of pace from hamburgers. With just five ingredients - including a boxed rice mix - they're a snap to whip up.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (6.8 ounces) beef-flavored rice mix
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pound ground beef
2-1/2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Set contents of rice seasoning packet aside. In a large bowl, combine rice and egg. Crumble beef over rice mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs on all sides., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine reserved seasoning packet and boiling water. Add to skillet; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until the rice is tender. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

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Kaissar wagih
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These meatballs were really good! I used ground turkey and added some chopped mushrooms and zucchini to the mix. I also used a little bit of chili powder and cumin to give them a little bit of a kick. They cooked perfectly in the oven and were very f


Lukas Zotka
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Just made these meatballs and they were delicious! I used ground chicken and added some chopped carrots and celery to the mix. I also used a little bit of garlic powder and onion powder to give them some extra flavor. They cooked perfectly in the ove


Shahidul Jony
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These rice mix meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so easy to make and had a great flavor. I used ground beef and pork, and added some chopped onion and green pepper to the mix. I also used a little bit of brown sugar to give them a hint o