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Roasted Pepper Meatball Rice

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A comforting dish featuring juicy meatballs nestled on a bed of fluffy rice with sweet roasted peppers.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 pound ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
  • 2–3 bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil for roasting

Instructions

  1. Rinse the rice thoroughly under cold water. This removes excess starch, ensuring your rice remains fluffy.
  2. Cook the rice in a pot with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Prepare the peppers by cutting them in half, removing the seeds and stems, and placing them cut-side up on a baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
  5. Roast in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes until blistered and slightly golden.
  6. Combine ground meat, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
  7. Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  8. Brown the meatballs in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Mix in the crushed tomatoes and let the mixture simmer on low for about 10 minutes.
  10. Add the roasted peppers, carefully chopped, into the sauce and coat the meatballs.
  11. Plate the fluffy rice and top generously with the meatball and pepper mixture.
  12. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to customize the recipe with your favorite proteins or vegetables. This recipe is scalable, so you can adjust portions as needed.

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Keywords: meatballs, roasted peppers, comfort food, rice, family recipe, Italian cuisine, easy dinner

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