Description
Tender and juicy meatballs packed with flavor, simmered in rich marinara sauce, perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Italian seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Mix the meats and ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Simmer the sauce by pouring marinara and water into a skillet.
- Cook the meatballs in the skillet until fully submerged in sauce.
- Flip the meatballs halfway through cooking to ensure even browning.
- Serve and enjoy with pasta, a sandwich, or on their own.
Notes
For make-ahead tips, prepare the mixture a day in advance and cook when ready. Can also use air fryer for quicker cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking on Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: meatballs, Italian, comfort food, easy recipe, weeknight dinner