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Smyrna Style Meatballs with Cumin Tomato Sauce and Rice

This simmered dish pairs white rice with ground cumin, ground beef and onion, grated. Adjust the calorie target to automatically scale the ingredients while keeping the proportions of the meal balanced.

Dinner

Medium

Balanced High satiety Gluten free

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Estimated macros per portion

39 g Protein

61 g Carbohydrates

28 g Fat

6 g Fiber

Ingredients

650 kcal · 1 portion

Ingredient quantities automatically adjust to your calorie target.

155g ground beef (90% lean) 273 kcal
50g white rice (dry) 183 kcal
11g olive oil 97 kcal
55g onion, grated 22 kcal
5g garlic, minced 7 kcal
182g crushed tomatoes 58 kcal
109g water 0 kcal
2g ground cumin 8 kcal
0g ground cinnamon 1 kcal
2g salt 0 kcal
0g black pepper 1 kcal

Cooking instructions

white rice (dry)watersalt
Rinse the rice until the water runs mostly clear, then cook it in a small pot with 240 ml water and a pinch of salt until tender and the water is absorbed, 12 to 15 minutes; cover and keep warm.
ground beef (90% lean)oniongarlicground cuminground cinnamonsaltblack pepper
In a bowl, mix ground beef, grated onion, minced garlic, cumin, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Form into 8 to 10 small meatballs.
olive oil
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, 4 to 5 minutes total.
crushed tomatoeswater
Add crushed tomatoes and water, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook until meatballs are cooked through and sauce thickens, 10 to 12 minutes.
white rice (dry)saltblack pepper
Taste sauce and adjust salt and pepper. Serve meatballs and sauce over the warm rice.