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Beef meatballs recipe

Juicy 30-Minute Beef Meatballs Recipe That Never Fails


  • Author: lucy
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

A hearty and flavorful beef meatballs recipe served with yellow rice, perfect for a comforting family dinner.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups long-grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups chicken broth or water

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and egg until combined.
  2. Roll mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown meatballs on all sides until cooked through, about 10–12 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  4. For the rice, heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Add rice, turmeric, garlic powder, and salt; stir to coat.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer 15–18 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Fluff rice with a fork and plate generously.
  7. Top yellow rice with meatballs and spoon pan juices over the top.
  8. Garnish with extra parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for a lighter version.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes for more or less heat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: International

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 130mg

Keywords: Easy meatball dinner, Ground beef meatballs, Comfort food dinner, One plate meal, Family dinner ideas