{"id":210122,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-16T00:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rice-meatballs\/"},"modified":"2024-11-13T14:21:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T20:21:37","slug":"rice-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/rice-meatballs\/","title":{"rendered":"Meatballs and Rice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This meatballs and rice recipe doesn\u2019t combine meatballs and cooked rice as an entree. Instead, the rice acts as a binder in the meatballs themselves. We&#8217;ve tested several dozen <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/marvelous-meatball-recipes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/marvelous-meatball-recipes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">meatball recipes<\/a>, some made from scratch and some using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-meatballs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/best-meatballs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">store-bought meatballs<\/a>. This recipe is one of the quickest, despite being scratch-made, because it uses an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker. It\u2019s an easy way to put dinner on the table in well under 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Ingredients for Meatballs and Rice:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Egg:<\/strong> The egg binds together the meat, rice and flavorings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Instant rice:<\/strong> Most meatball recipes call for a starchy ingredient to help bind the meat, and in this case it\u2019s instant rice rather than breadcrumbs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion:<\/strong> Chopped onion gives the meatballs a pleasantly savory flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parsley:<\/strong> The fresh parsley gives the meatballs a more pleasing appearance, with its flecks of deep green.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ground beef:<\/strong> Lean ground beef gives the meatballs most of their bulk and a beefy flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tomato soup:<\/strong> A can of tomato soup provides the sauce with flavor and color.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worcestershire sauce:<\/strong> Worcestershire sauce\u2019s complex flavor adds savory, peppery notes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooked rice and fresh parsley:<\/strong> They\u2019re optional, but the meatballs are excellent when served with hot, fresh rice and a garnish of additional parsley.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Make the meatballs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meatballs-and-Rice_TOHD24_21460_KristinaVanni_1.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Meatballs and Rice photo of the formed meatballs in the slow cooker topped with the sauce.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>In a bowl, combine the egg, rice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble the ground beef over the rice mixture and mix them together lightly but thoroughly. Shape the beef mixture into 1 \u00bd-inch balls. Arrange the meatballs on a trivet in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Combine the condensed soup, water and Worcestershire sauce, and pour this mixture over the meatballs.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Cook the meatballs<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meatballs-and-Rice_TOHD24_21460_KristinaVanni_2.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Meatballs and Rice photo of the cooked meatballs.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Lock the pressure cooker\u2019s lid and close its pressure release valve. Set it to cook for 10 minutes at high pressure. Once the 10-minute cooking cycle is complete, quick-release the pressure. Let the meatballs stand for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve the meatballs over rice and top them with additional chopped parsley.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meatballs-and-Rice_TOHD24_21460_KristinaVanni_3.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Of Home Meatballs And Rice Photo Of The Finished Recipe Served On Plates.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Meatballs and Rice Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Switch up the meat:<\/strong> If you\u2019re looking for a protein change, or if something else happened to be on sale this week, you can definitely run with an alternative. Ground <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pork-meatballs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/pork-meatballs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">pork meatballs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mediterranean-kofta-meatballs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/mediterranean-kofta-meatballs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">lamb meatballs<\/a> are both good options. So are ground turkey and ground chicken, if you\u2019re looking for lighter and leaner. If you\u2019re a hunter (or know one), ground venison is another option that\u2019s very lean.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lose the rice:<\/strong> The instant rice in this recipe isn\u2019t just a filler. Some form of breading plays a key role in meatballs and meatloaf, helping bind the meat together and retain moisture. If instant rice isn\u2019t something you keep on hand, replace it with a more conventional ingredient such as soft breadcrumbs. Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-and-simple-meatballs\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/quick-and-simple-meatballs\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">another meatball recipe<\/a> as your guide, but then revert to this recipe\u2019s instructions once they\u2019re ready for the pressure cooker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Change the sauce:<\/strong> The tomato-soup sauce in this recipe has the twin advantages of being quick and convenient. That said, there are plenty of other sauces you could use to give the dish a different flavor each time. Swap the tomato soup for cream of mushroom, or a different cream soup, for an easy change. Alternatively you could cook the meatballs in beef gravy, sweet-and-sour or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/teriyaki-beef-marinade\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/teriyaki-beef-marinade\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">teriyaki sauce<\/a>, or your favorite barbecue sauce thinned with some water. As long as it\u2019s liquid enough for the rice to cook, and to not clog the pressure cooker\u2019s valves, you\u2019re good to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store Meatballs and Rice<\/h2>\n<p>Any leftover meatballs and sauce should be transferred to a food safe container with a tight-fitting lid, and kept in your refrigerator.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I make meatballs and rice ahead of time?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, meatballs are always a good candidate for cooking ahead. They reheat nicely in their sauce, and the extra time gives opportunity for their flavors to develop fully. Feel free to make them 1 or 2 days ahead, and reheat them when mealtime rolls around.<\/p>\n<h3>How long will my meatballs keep?<\/h3>\n<p>Like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-long-will-leftovers-keep\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-long-will-leftovers-keep\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">most leftovers<\/a> they\u2019re good for 3 to 4 days in the fridge, provided you refrigerated them promptly after the meal. For longer-term storage, freeze the meatballs and sauce in meal-sized portions. If you\u2019ve packaged them well, they\u2019ll be good for 3 to 6 months.<\/p>\n<h2>Meatballs and Rice Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2074580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meatballs-and-Rice_TOHD24_21460_KristinaVanni_4.jpg?fit=700%2C1024\" alt=\"Taste Recipes Meatballs and Rice photo of the finished recipe served on plates.\" width=\"700\" height=\"1024\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">KRISTINA VANNI FOR TASTE OF HOME<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>My meatballs fall apart, am I doing something wrong?<\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, the candid answer to this question is \u201cProbably, yes.\u201d The recipe as written was tested and approved by our Test Kitchen, so review the instructions carefully and try again. It\u2019s all too easy to misread the instructions or measure an ingredient incorrectly, especially the first time you make a recipe. Both the egg and the rice act as binders to hold the meat together.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I cook these meatballs on the stovetop?<\/h3>\n<p>You sure can, though you\u2019ll need to change a few things. Start with beef that\u2019s no more than 80% lean. In a pressure cooker you can get away with leaner beef, because it cooks so quickly. On the stovetop you\u2019ll want that little bit of extra fat, to keep the meatballs juicy as they simmer. Skip the instant rice in favor of \u00bd cup of regular long-grain rice. You won\u2019t need an egg as a binder in these meatballs, because the long-grain rice is \u201cthirstier\u201d and binds the meat more reliably. Instead, add \u00bd cup of water to the meat mixture. Shape small meatballs, brown them in a deep skillet or Dutch oven, then add the sauce and simmer them for an hour.<\/p>\n<h3>What should I serve with these meatballs?<\/h3>\n<p>We suggest serving them over hot, fresh rice, but any other cooked grain works just as well. So do noodles, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/creamy-polenta\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/creamy-polenta\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">soft polenta<\/a>. The only other thing you\u2019ll need to make a complete meal is a suitable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-vegetable-side-dishes\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/recipes-for-vegetable-side-dishes\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\">vegetable side dish<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I first made these meatballs when our children were small, and they just loved them. I occasionally use cream of mushroom soup instead of tomato soup, and that variation is delicious too. \u2014Mary Kelso, Hannibal, Missouri<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8014,"featured_media":2074576,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"ep_exclude_from_search":false},"tags":[304032,307308,304328,304292,305487,304338,303966,307320,303887,306848,304268,307307,306279,304073,304233,324623,304150,303883],"categories-v2":[308623,310347,308988,308984,308481,308305,310796,308992,308495,310362,308478,309603,259483,310342,312134,308683,309577,309177,309434,308476],"coauthors":[343387],"recommended_recipes":[{"post_title":"Pork & Rice Meatballs","post_link":"\/recipes\/pork-rice-meatballs\/","post_image":"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/exps53176_THCA163696B11_05_3b.jpg"},{"post_title":"Rice Balls with Meat 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It's just as quick as using frozen meatballs, but you control what goes into them.","recipeIngredient":["1 large egg, lightly beaten","1\/2 cup uncooked instant rice","2 tablespoons finely chopped onion","1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley","1\/2 teaspoon salt","1\/4 teaspoon pepper","1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)","1 can (10-3\/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted","1 cup water","1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce","Optional: Hot cooked rice and chopped fresh parsley"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the meatballs","text":"In a bowl, combine the egg, rice, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Crumble the ground beef over the rice mixture and mix them together lightly but thoroughly. Shape the beef mixture into 1 \u00bd-inch balls. Arrange the meatballs on a trivet in a 6-quart electric pressure cooker. Combine the condensed soup, water and Worcestershire sauce, and pour this mixture over the meatballs.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meatballs-and-Rice_TOHD24_21460_KristinaVanni_1.jpg?fit=700,1024"},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Cook the meatballs","text":"Lock the pressure cooker\u2019s lid and close its pressure release valve. Set it to cook for 10 minutes at high pressure. Once the 10-minute cooking cycle is complete, quick-release the pressure. Let the meatballs stand for 5 minutes before serving. If desired, serve the meatballs over rice and top them with additional chopped parsley.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Meatballs-and-Rice_TOHD24_21460_KristinaVanni_2.jpg?fit=700,1024"}],"recipeYield":"4 servings","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Fred Decker"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 285 calories","fatContent":"9g fat (4g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"109mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"848mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"22g carbohydrate (7g sugars","fiberContent":"2g fiber)","proteinContent":"25g protein. "},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":5,"reviewCount":7,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Rice Meatballs","description":"Check out this video for how to make Rice Meatballs","thumbnailUrl":["https:\/\/tmbidigitalassetsazure.blob.core.windows.net\/wpconnatixthumbnailsprod\/RiceMeatballsDIYD21460042523H_thumbnail.jpeg"],"uploadDate":"2023-06-20 13:57:05","duration":"P0DT0H1M20S","contentUrl":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/RiceMeatballs_DIYD_21460_042523_H.mp4"},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-01-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Donna464"},"reviewBody":"<p>My mother used to make these. She called them Porcupine Meatballs because some of the rice would stick out of the meatballs. My kids used to love them when I made them also. <\/p><p><\/p><p><\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-02-05","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Pooch60"},"reviewBody":"I\u2019ve made these since the 80\u2019s, except the old fashioned way in a skillet. They were called porcupine meatballs. I\u2019m glad to have the instant pot instructions. Thanks! \ud83d\ude00","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2022-03-23","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Charlotte647"},"reviewBody":"Thank you for this WONDERFUL COMFORT DISH recipe!\nThrew in some green pepper strips when mixing up the sauce.  Served over creamy mashed potatoes.  Family loved it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2023-08-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Natalie8579"},"reviewBody":"<p>This dish is very tasty and easy to put together; definitely adding it to our family rotation.   Like another reviewer, I used regular rice instead of instant (I never buy instant rice), and I used a can of regular tomato soup (instead of condensed) and reduced the water to 1\/2 cup.  It cooked perfectly.  Served with fluffy Jasmine rice and a green salad and everyone cleaned their plates!  <\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rshanna"},"reviewBody":"By the way, I use just normal rice...not instant and it turns out fine!  I really don't like instant rice.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-08-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"rshanna"},"reviewBody":"These are fast to make and kids love them.  They are so fun!  See what your kids think!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-09-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"dschultz01"},"reviewBody":"These are great!  I have been using this recipe for years.  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