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Meatballs and rice on a white plate.

Meatballs with Peppers and Rice Recipe

Mary
Savor the perfect blend of flavors in our Meatballs with Peppers and Rice in under 30 minutes. Delicious, and easy-to-make meal for any day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5
Calories 445 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 16 ounces frozen meatballs
  • 3 bell peppers any color, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
  • 2 15- ounce cans tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup white rice prepared
  • 1 cups mozzarella cheese optional

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
  • When the oil is hot, add the meatballs, peppers, and onions to the pan.
  • Saute, stirring often, until the meatballs are browned and the peppers are tender, around 10 minutes.
  • When the meatballs are cooked through, add the tomato sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Stir to mix. Simmer for around 5 minutes
  • Stir in the cooked rice and sprinkle the cheese over the top of the mixture, if desired.
  • Place a lid on the pan and continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until the cheese is melted.
    One pan meal meatballs peppers and rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 21gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 1617mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11g
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