
Greek Meatballs and Rice Skillet
Some of the key flavors of Greek cuisine—mint, parsley, feta, garlic, lemon—infuse this simple skillet meal that delivers big flavors without going overboard on calories. A one-pot meal that cooks up in about an hour, it’s made from a base of basic ingredients, like rice, chicken broth, panko bread crumbs and ground beef. And yet, this meal is far from basic. Skillet cooking ensures that the meatballs stay juicy, with the added bonus of extra-flavorful rice. Serving them up with fresh finishing touches like chopped tomatoes, lemon zest and a sprinkle of parsley makes for a delicious escape from routine!
Directions
Recipe Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain panko crispy bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef (at least 90% lean)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian (flat-leaf) parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (2 oz)
- 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest