Savory Meatballs with Rice and Roasted Vegetables Recipe
A delicious Savory Meatballs with Rice and Roasted Vegetables Recipe that's perfect for any meal.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Saucepan
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 zucchini, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining olive oil. Add bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until vegetables are tender and lightly charred. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, rinse rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil, add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
- Serve meatballs over rice with pan-roasted vegetables on the side. Garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 24gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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