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Rice Meatballs-Giouvarlakia

Comforting and delicious this recipe is a family favorite
Prep Time17 mins
Cook Time1 hr
Total Time1 hr 17 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Greek
Servings: 5 servings
Author: Joanna

Ingredients

  • 500 gr minced meat beef or pork, I prefer beef
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup short grain rice for risotto such as Carolina rice
  • ½ cup chopped parsley
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • Salt & Pepper

Instructions

  • Fill your pot with water and bring to a boil.
  • While the water boils place all ingredients in a big bowl. Using your hands mix them until well incorporated. Try not to overmix. Pinch the meat between your fingers rather than kneading it. Form meatballs the size of a golf ball and place on a shallow dish covered with half of the flour. Sprinkle the rest of the flour on top of the meatballs. Gently roll them one by one until
  • covered with flour.
  • By now the water in the pot should be boiling. Carefully place the meatballs one by one in the pot. Using a spoon make sure they are covered by water.
  • Lower heat on low-medium and simmer for about an hour, checking every once in a while to see if you need to add water.
  • You can also make this recipe using your pressure cooker. Just cook on HIGH for 15 min and let it natural release for 15 min before opening the pot