Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. 96% lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup white or brown basmati rice
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 large cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp. worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. Montreal steak seasoning
  • avocado oil (or olive oil for frying (as needed))
  • 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce (any flavor)
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • hot, cooked rice
  • fresh parsley ( for garnish)

Instruction

  • Combine ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, thyme, cayenne pepper, poultry seasoning and Montreal Steak Seasoning with hands.
  • Form into balls.
  • Heat a Dutch oven over low to medium heat with a few tablespoons of avocado oil.
  • Add meatballs in batches, turning and cooking until no longer pink.
  • Drain meatballs on paper towels and fry another batch.
  • Drain any excess grease.
  • Add meatballs back into the Dutch oven.
  • Stir in spaghetti sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder and chili powder.
  • Cover with lid and simmer about 30-40 minutes.
  • Meatballs will absorb some of the sauce while simmering.
  • Serve over hot, cooked rice.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Yield: 22 meatballs.