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Rice-Stuffed Meatballs with Tomato Carrot Sauce
This recipe features savory minced meat meatballs, uniquely coated with basmati rice before cooking. The meatballs are then simmered in a rich sauce made from sautéed onions, carrots, and canned tomatoes, creating a comforting and flavorful dish. It's a simple yet satisfying meal, perfect for a cozy dinner.
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#rice
#tomato sauce
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#dinner
#one-pot
#savory
#minced meat
Meatballs being rolled in rice
Recipe Information
35m
Prep Time
55m
Cook Time
1h 30m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Eastern European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
450
Calories
35g
Protein
40g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Sautéing vegetables for the sauce
Ingredients
Servings: 4
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Meatballs simmering in sauce
Instructions
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- Pour boiling water over the 100 grams of basmati rice and let it soak. This will soften the rice slightly before it's used to coat the meatballs.10m
Preview10mPreviewPour boiling water over the 100 grams of basmati rice and let it soak. This will soften the rice slightly before it's used to coat the meatballs. - Finely chop one onion and one carrot. In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, chopped onion, chopped carrot, 2 eggs, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix everything well until fully incorporated.10m
Preview10mPreviewFinely chop one onion and one carrot. In a large bowl, combine the minced meat, chopped onion, chopped carrot, 2 eggs, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix everything well until fully incorporated. - Drain the water from the soaked rice. Take small portions of the minced meat mixture and form them into meatballs. Roll each meatball in the drained basmati rice until it's evenly coated.15mPreview15mPreviewDrain the water from the soaked rice. Take small portions of the minced meat mixture and form them into meatballs. Roll each meatball in the drained basmati rice until it's evenly coated.
- Prepare the sauté for the sauce: Chop the remaining onion and carrot. In a large pot or deep pan, heat some oil and fry the chopped onions and carrots until softened. Add the canned tomatoes to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.10mPreview10mPreviewPrepare the sauté for the sauce: Chop the remaining onion and carrot. In a large pot or deep pan, heat some oil and fry the chopped onions and carrots until softened. Add the canned tomatoes to the pan and let it simmer for a few minutes to combine flavors.
- Carefully place the rice-coated meatballs on top of the sautéed vegetable and tomato sauce in the pot. Ensure the meatballs are submerged partially in the sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 40 minutes.40mPreview40mPreviewCarefully place the rice-coated meatballs on top of the sautéed vegetable and tomato sauce in the pot. Ensure the meatballs are submerged partially in the sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 40 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.5m
Preview5mPreviewOnce cooked, remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
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