Source: Nerudol, AdobeStockMany people have loved tender meatballs since childhood, especially those very ones – meatballs with rice and gravy that mom used to make. Even if you already have your family recipe, we suggest trying a few more variations for variety!
1. Meatballs with Rice and Gravy in a Skillet
Source: povar.ruThe skillet should be large and deep enough to fit everything.
You will need: 600 g ground meat, 150 g rice, 1 egg, spices, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 1 L broth, 80 g tomato sauce, 50 g flour, 2 bay leaves.
Preparation: Combine ground meat, par-boiled rice, egg, spices, and one chopped onion. Form small meatballs. Chop the second onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them together until soft.
Add flour, mix, and after 1 minute, add tomato sauce. After another minute, pour in the broth, bring to a boil, and add bay leaves with spices. Place the meatballs into this gravy, bring to a boil again, and cook for about 25 minutes covered over low heat.
2. Meatballs with Rice and Gravy in the Oven
Source: pinterest.comIt's best to use mixed ground meat for a more tender result.
You will need: 1 kg ground meat, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 1 cup rice, spices, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, 2 tbsp flour, 3 tbsp sour cream, 3 tbsp mayonnaise.
Preparation: Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté until soft. Par-boil the rice. Mix everything with the ground meat, season, add a spoonful of mayonnaise, and form meatballs. Place them in a baking dish, mix the remaining ingredients for the sauce, and pour over the meatballs. Bake in the oven for half an hour at 180-200 degrees Celsius.
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3. Meatballs with Rice and Sour Cream Gravy
Source: bye-bye-calories.ruAn excellent sour cream sauce that always makes any meat even more tender.
You will need: 800 g ground meat, 2 onions, 250 g rice, 2 eggs, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 250 g sour cream, 3 tbsp ketchup, 1 tbsp mayonnaise, spices.
Preparation: Mince garlic and onion in a blender, mix with ground meat, and season. Add cooked rice, eggs, and tomato paste. Mix everything together, form balls, and place them in a baking dish. Mix sour cream, ketchup, mayonnaise, and spices. Pour this sauce over the meatballs and bake for 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Meatballs with Rice and Gravy in a Multicooker
Source: dzen.ruCooking in a multicooker is even more convenient because you don't have to constantly monitor the time.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 1/2 cup rice, 1 egg, 2 onions, 1 carrot, 1 tbsp each of tomato paste, flour, and sour cream, spices.
Preparation: Mix ground meat, rinsed rice, egg, and one onion minced in a blender. Season, mix, and form meatballs. Heat a spoonful of oil in the multicooker in "Fry" mode, sauté chopped onion and carrot for 15 minutes. Add flour, mix, then add tomato paste. After another 1 minute, add sour cream. Place the meatballs into the sautéed vegetables and add water until they are almost covered. Close the lid and set to "Stew" mode for 40 minutes.
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5. Chicken Meatballs with Rice and Gravy
Source: volgastory.ruDietary meatballs that will appeal to all healthy eating enthusiasts.
You will need: 500 g chicken fillet, 80 g rice, 1/2 carrot, 1 onion, 1 egg, 1 tbsp sour cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, 350 ml water.
Preparation: Cook the rice, grate the carrot, chop the onion, and mince the chicken through a meat grinder. Mix everything together, add the egg, and season to taste. Mix the ground meat, form meatballs, and place them in a lightly oiled skillet. Mix water, tomato paste, and sour cream, pour over the meatballs, bring to a boil, and simmer for half an hour covered over low heat.
6. Fish Meatballs with Rice and Gravy
Source: postila.ruFor this recipe, white fish fillets like cod or pike are best.
You will need: 300 g fish fillet, 2 cloves garlic, 3 tbsp rice, 1 egg, 4 sprigs herbs, 200 ml tomato juice, flour.
Preparation: Cook the rice, mince the herbs and garlic, blend the fish fillet, and mix everything together. Add the egg and spices, then form meatballs. Dredge them in flour and fry for a couple of minutes on all sides. Pour in tomato juice, add water until it almost covers the meatballs, and simmer everything for about 15 minutes covered after boiling.
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7. Meatballs with Rice and Gravy under Cheese
Source: dzen.ruThe finished dish can be sprinkled with fresh chopped herbs.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 170 g hard cheese, 500 ml tomato juice, 3 tbsp rice, 1 egg, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp sugar, spices.
Preparation: Mince one onion in a blender, par-boil the rice, and grate the cheese. Mix ground meat, rice, onion, half of the cheese, egg, and spices, then form meatballs.
Mince the second onion and garlic, sauté them until golden, and pour in the tomato juice. Add sugar and spices, bring to a boil, and simmer the sauce for 8 minutes. Place the meatballs in a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, and bake in the oven for 30-35 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius. After that, sprinkle with the remaining cheese and bake for another 10 minutes.
8. Meatballs with Rice and Gravy from Canned Tomatoes in Their Own Juice
Source: kakprosto.ruA can of tomatoes in their own juice is practically a ready-made gravy.
You will need: 500 g ground meat, 2 onions, 120 g rice, 1 can tomatoes in their own juice, spices.
Preparation: Par-boil the rice, mince one onion, and mix with the ground meat. Season and form meatballs. Mince the second onion and sauté for 5 minutes, add chopped tomatoes with their juice, season, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the meatballs, add a little water if necessary, and simmer everything for about 25 minutes covered over low heat.
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9. Meatballs with Rice and Gravy from Fresh Tomatoes
Source: dzen.ruIt's best to choose fleshy tomatoes with a bright flavor and aroma.
You will need: 600 g ground meat, 100 g rice, 2 green onion stalks, spices, 2-3 tomatoes, 1/2 purple onion, 1 clove garlic, 6 sprigs cilantro.
Preparation: Par-boil the rice, chop the green onion, mix with the ground meat, and season. Form and lightly fry the meatballs on all sides.
Mince the purple onion and garlic, sauté until soft, and add peeled grated tomatoes. Bring the gravy to a boil, add the meatballs, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and cook covered for another 10-15 minutes over low heat.
10. Meatballs with Rice and Milk Gravy
Source: vk.comThese meatballs are especially good made with chicken or turkey.
You will need: 400 g ground meat, 1/2 cup rice, 1 onion, 2 tbsp flour, 60 g butter, 1.5 cups milk, spices.
Preparation: Par-boil the rice, chop the onion, mix with the ground meat, and season. You can also add herbs or garlic. Form meatballs. Separately, sauté flour in butter until golden, stirring constantly, pour in milk and bring to a boil to avoid lumps. Place the meatballs in a baking dish, pour the gravy over them, and bake in the oven for about 40 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.