Description
Looking for a flavorful and easy dinner idea? This Meatballs and Rice Bowl is the ultimate quick meal solution! Featuring juicy meatballs made from seasoned ground meat, perfectly steamed rice, and fresh toppings, this easy recipe is a weeknight winner. Whether you’re craving a quick breakfast-for-dinner option, healthy snack, or need reliable dinner ideas, this bowl delivers satisfaction and nutrition in every bite. It’s one of those food ideas that’s easy to prepare, full of flavor, and completely customizable to suit your cravings.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup jasmine rice
2 cups water or chicken broth
1 pinch salt
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 cup steamed broccoli
1/4 cup pickled red onions
2 tbsp sriracha mayo or sweet soy glaze
2 tbsp chopped green onions
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Rinse the rice until water runs clear. Combine rice, water, and salt. Cook using a rice cooker or on the stove by boiling, covering, and simmering for 15 minutes. Let sit for 10 more minutes before fluffing.
2. In a bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, soy sauce, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until just combined. Form into 16–20 meatballs.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium. Brown meatballs for 2–3 minutes per side. Cover and cook through for 7–10 more minutes, or bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes.
4. Prepare toppings by slicing veggies, steaming greens, and mixing your sauce of choice.
5. In a bowl, layer rice, then meatballs. Add toppings. Drizzle sauce, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve.
Notes
Mix the meat just until combined to keep meatballs tender.
Use broth instead of water for extra flavor in the rice.
Don’t skip the toppings—they add texture, flavor, and color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet or Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: meatball bowl, easy dinner, rice bowl, healthy recipe