Ingredients

1 bag Riceland Boil-in-Bag Brown Rice, uncooked 

1 lb. ground beef (at least 80% lean) 

2 eggs, whisked 

1/4 cup chopped onion 

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 

1 teaspoon dried basil 

1 teaspoon dried oregano 

1 teaspoon salt 

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 

1/4 teaspoon black pepper 

1 jar (24-28-oz.) marinara sauce 

Directions 

Preheat oven to 350F. 

Line an 8”x 8” covered baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.  

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, rice, eggs, onion, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper. 

Roll into 9 large meatballs. Place meatballs in prepared baking dish. 

Pour marinara mixture over meatballs in pan to coat evenly. 

Cover meatballs and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until rice is tender and meatballs are completely cooked through. 

Recipe Suggestion

Serve meatballs on top of greens, rice, or pasta.