Rice Balls with Meat Sauce
Crispy golden rice balls served over a rich, savory meat sauce with grilled sausages and a dollop of creamy yogurt. A comforting, hearty meal that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 22g
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ½ lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine 2 cups cooked rice, 1 beaten egg, and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs. Mix well, then shape into 8 balls. Set aside.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add 1/2 lb ground beef to the skillet. Cook, breaking it up, until browned, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Stir in 1 cup crushed tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- 5
While sauce simmers, heat 1/2 inch oil in a separate pan. Roll rice balls in remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, then fry until golden and crispy, about 4 minutes per side.
- 6
Serve rice balls over the meat sauce, topped with a dollop of yogurt and fresh basil if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large bowl
- skillet
- frying pan
- spatula
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