Description
A simple and satisfying meatballs and rice bowl recipe that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form meat mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
- While meatballs cook, prepare rice by boiling water or broth, adding rice, and simmering until tender.
- Assemble bowls with rice, meatballs, and marinara sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for a healthier option.
- Substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Add vegetables like steamed broccoli or sautéed peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy meatballs and rice bowl, quick dinner recipe, simple meatball recipe