Porcupine Meatballs in Savory Tomato Sauce - ioanacooks

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 1/3 cup finely minced onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced parsley
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more if needed
• 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooked white rice with butter
• Fresh chopped parsley