Braised Brown Rice Meatballs
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Ingredients
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brown rice (cooked, chilled)
- 1 cup
- 237 g
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onion(s) (chopped)
- 1 cup
- 237 g
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smoked paprika
- 1 tsp
- 5 g
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black pepper
- 1 tsp
- 5 g
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garlic powder
- 1 tsp
- 5 g
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ground beef (lean, at least 95%)
- 1 lbs
- 454 g
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eggs (beaten)
- 1
- 1
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vegetable juice (low-sodium)
- 16 oz
- 454 g
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Directions
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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Add all ingredients except the vegetable juice to a bowl, and mix until well combined. Form mixture into 8 meatballs.
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Place meatballs in a small baking dish, add the vegetable juice, and bake for 30 minutes.
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Serve with a green salad dressed with a little olive oil and lemon juice, if desired.
Reviews
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I didn't have vegetable juice, so substituted a can of diced tomatoes in tomato juice. I loved it! Very flavorable, although I would probably add cayenne pepper the next time. Served it with fresh green beans and a lettuce salad. Great meal!