Description
Delicious meatballs made with ground beef, pork, and rice simmered in marinara sauce, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Combine the meats and ingredients in a large mixing bowl until fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
- Prepare the sauce base by heating marinara sauce in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
- Simmer the meatballs in the bubbling sauce for about 30 to 40 minutes, stirring gently halfway through.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Use room temperature meats for easier blending. You can customize the meat types and add vegetables to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: meatballs, Italian, comfort food, easy recipe, family dinner