Description
A hearty meatballs and rice bowl that combines savory meatballs with fluffy rice and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup steamed broccoli
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a bowl, layer cooked rice, marinara sauce, steamed broccoli, and meatballs.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option.
- Add your favorite vegetables to the bowl.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meatballs and rice bowl