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.
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155g ground beef (90% lean)273 kcal
50g white rice (dry)183 kcal
11g olive oil97 kcal
55g onion, grated22 kcal
5g garlic, minced7 kcal
182g crushed tomatoes58 kcal
109g water0 kcal
2g ground cumin8 kcal
0g ground cinnamon1 kcal
2g salt0 kcal
0g black pepper1 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.
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