Rice Meatballs with Tomato Sauce

Prepare the Meatballs In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.

2.Shape the meat mixture into small meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.

Prepare the Tomato Sauce In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

4.Add the tomato paste, water, sugar, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine.

5.Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook the Rice While the sauce is simmering, cook the rice. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Stir in the rice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the rice simmer for 15-20 minutes or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.

Finish the Dish Once the tomato sauce has thickened and the meatballs are cooked through, add the meatballs to the skillet and stir gently to coat them in the sauce. Let them simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

8.Serve the rice meatballs with tomato sauce hot and enjoy!