Stuffed Rice Balls Recipe | Epicurious

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• Salt
• 1/4 cup grated carrots
• 1/4 cup finely diced celery
• One 14-ounce can Italian plum tomatoes (preferably San Marzano) with juice, crushed
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed hot red pepper
• 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
• 5 cups Chicken Stock (page 74), canned reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups short-grain rice, such as Carnaroli or Arborio
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups fine, dry bread crumbs
• 2/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/3 cup olive oil, plus extra for frying