Italian Rice Balls

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2-3/4 lb ground beef
• 3/4 cup cooked arborio rice
• 1/2 cup shredded italian cheese blend
• 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2-1 cup breadcrumbs
• canola oil, for frying

Recipe

• 1 mix the ground beef & rice together then stir in the cheese, parmesan, & spices.
• 2 mix the egg in with the meat mixture to bind it together. with slightly moist fingers, shape the mixture into small balls.
• 3 heat a small amount (about 1/4 inch) of oil in a frying pan. roll the balls in the bread crumbs then fry until golden brown & crisp. drain on paper towels & serve immediately.