Forcemeat and Rice

Prepare the Forcemeat Finely chop the onion and garlic. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, chopped onion, chopped garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, parsley, thyme, and sage. Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Form the Forcemeat Shape the forcemeat mixture into small balls or patties, then set aside.

Prepare the Rice Rinse the long-grain rice and set aside. In a pot, melt some butter and sauté the chopped onion and garlic until fragrant.

Cook the Rice Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir to coat with the butter and aromatics. Pour in the chicken broth, add salt, pepper, parsley, and a bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.

Cook the Forcemeat In a separate pan, heat some oil over medium heat. Add the formed forcemeat and cook until browned and cooked through, turning occasionally.

Serve Plate the cooked rice and arrange the cooked forcemeat on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve hot.