Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef ((can use half ground beef and half ground pork))
  • 1/3 cup long grain rice
  • 1 large egg (, beaten)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (, or 1 Tablespoon minced onion )
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (, or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder )
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (, optional)
  • 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 (10-ounce) can tomato soup
  • 1/2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup water

Instruction

  • In a large bowl, stir together the meat, rice, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and parsley until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Add 1-2 Tablespoons water, as needed to keep a wet mixture. 
  • Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the meat and roll with hands to form into 1 1/2-inch  balls. 
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add meatballs and cook 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Pour in the tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 35 to 45 minutes, or until rice in the meatballs is tender.