Italian Rice Balls

• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• garlic powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• black pepper↗1⁄2 tablespoon
• raw converted rice↗1 cup
• spaghetti sauce↗1 cup
• grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese1 cup
• egg↗1
• water↗1 tablespoon
• Italian seasoned breadcrumbs↗1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook converted rice according to package.

2. 2

   Cool rice and reserve.

3. 3

   Saute ground beef, crumbling well.

4. 4

   Season beef generously with garlic powder and black pepper.

5. 5

   Combine seasoned meat and cooled rice.

6. 6

   Mix in spaghetti sauce and cheese.

7. 7

   Divide mixture into ten baseball sized balls.

8. 8

   Place on nonstick cookie sheets.

9. 9

   Chill.

10. 10

    Can be IQF frozen at this point and put into freezer bags.

11. 11

    Combine egg and water in a bowl.

12. 12

    Pour breadcrumbs into a bowl.

13. 13

    Dip each ball in egg wash and then into crumbs to coat.

14. 14

    Bake@ 350 for 30 minutes, or if baking from frozen add 15 minutes.