Greek Meatballs & Rice Bake
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Ingredients List:
- 2 cups rice
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups white wine
- 1 cup mixed vegetables
- 1 tbsp. paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 lb. ground beef
- 1 onion
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 egg
- Bunch of parsley
- Bunch of mint
- 1 tbsp. dried Greek oregano
- 1/3 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
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Method:
- In a baking pan, add first 6 ingredients + half the olive oil
- Mix well to combine ingredients
- In a bowl, add ground beef, chopped onion and garlic, chopped parsley, mint, oregano and egg
- Mix well and form into 1" meatballs
- Place meatballs in baking pan
- Cover and bake for 1 hour @ 400*
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Notes & Tips:
- Makes 4-6 servings
- If there is liquid left over during baking, remove cover and continue to bake until all liquid is absorbed
- Serve with a side Greek salad & feta cheese
