Rice Balls with Meat Sauce Recipe: How to Make It

Rice Balls with Meat Sauce Recipe: How to Make It

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My mom's deep-fried rice balls, flavored with traditional Italian cheeses, make a hearty main dish. She serves them with her special spaghetti sauce - my favorite - featuring ground beef and...

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Cooking tools:

  • Deep fryer
  • Deep-fry thermometer
  • Pot
  • Saucepan
  • Skillet
  • Stove
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Wooden spoon
  • Slotted spoon
  • Spatula
  • Baking sheet
  • Paper towel
  • Plate

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (14 ounces) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • CHEESE-STUFFED RICE BALLS:
  • 3 eggs
  • 2-1/2 cups cooked rice
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 ounces cubed part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • Oil for deep-fat frying

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