Description
Juicy meatballs and rice for cozy comfort meals is the ultimate dish to warm your heart and satisfy your cravings. Picture tender, flavorful meatballs nestled on a bed of fluffy rice, all enveloped in a rich, sweet-savory sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to fit your pantry staples. Perfect for sharing with family or enjoying solo, this meal brings the comforting taste of home straight to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, combine tamari or soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve over fluffy rice with additional sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg