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Garlic Meatball and Herb Rice Skillet

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Garlic Meatball and Herb Rice Skillet is a hearty, one-pan meal with juicy garlic-infused meatballs simmered in a bed of fragrant herbed rice. Full of flavor and comfort, it’s a quick and wholesome dinner that comes together in under 45 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups cooked white or jasmine rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried or fresh parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano or thyme
  • 1/2 cup chicken or beef broth
  • Optional: grated Parmesan, lemon zest, chopped fresh herbs for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, 1 minced garlic clove, salt, pepper, and parsley until combined.
  2. Shape into small meatballs (1 to 1.5 inches wide).
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove (they don’t need to be fully cooked yet).
  4. Add remaining olive oil to the skillet and sauté chopped onion and remaining garlic until softened.
  5. Stir in cooked rice, oregano or thyme, and a splash of broth. Scrape up any browned bits for flavor.
  6. Return meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the rice.
  7. Pour in remaining broth, cover, and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and rice is hot and fluffy.
  8. Garnish with Parmesan, lemon zest, or fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
  • Stir in spinach or peas during the last few minutes for added veggies.
  • Add feta and cumin for a Mediterranean twist.
  • Red pepper flakes can add a spicy kick.
  • Reheats well—add a splash of broth before warming.

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