Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram Later I was in the grocery store getting stuff to make dinner, when it was already past dinnertime. My kids were definitely letting me know that I had made a bad parenting choice: maniacal laughing, “fall-down hugs,” running up and down the aisles, randomly grabbing merchandise. Crazy hyper children are always preferable to the alternative (crazy tantrum children), but still enough to drive any mom insane. Especially one who waddles as much as I do. Here’s a quick shopping list to help you gather your ingredients. See the recipe card below for the full ingredients and instructions! My kids loved these meatballs and rice. Are your kids as obsessed with rice as mine are? This meal is super simple but still delicious so it’s basically perfect for them. Here’s a quick overview of how to make this recipe. Scroll down to the recipe card to get all the details!
Stir in the peas, then add the green onions and parsley. Cover until the peas are warm, just a few minutes. We don’t want to overcook them. No mushy peas!! Thaw the meatballs if they are frozen (not necessary if you made homemade meatballs). Heat oil and saute the garlic for one minute. Add the meatballs and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the beef broth, rice, garlic powder, pepper and salt; stir and bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer with the lid on for 15-20 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat and season to taste.
Instead of meatballs, use 14 oz. of kielbasa or smoked sausage. Grab a rotisserie chicken at the store, cut it up into bite-size pieces, and add it in place of the meatballs. Or use leftover grilled chicken from the fridge! If you have a bag of frozen peas and carrots, use those instead of frozen peas alone. Only have chicken broth or veggie broth? They’re perfectly fine to use if you don’t have beef broth. Want extra greens? Add in a couple generous handfuls of spinach in step 7 when you turn the rice and meatballs down to a simmer.
You can also freeze this dish! It will all defrost and reheat wonderfully later, so feel free to make a double batch of this meatballs and rice recipe and treat Future You to a worry-free evening. It’s also a great meal to take to someone who’s been sick or had a new baby. The only thing you’ll want to omit is the green onions since they’re best fresh.
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