One-Pan Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables and Rice – A Complete Family Dinner
This One-Pan Meatballs with Roasted Vegetables and Rice is a complete dinner cooked in a single dish — juicy meatballs, tender vegetables, and fluffy rice all in one.
Ingredients
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1 lb ground beef or turkey
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1 egg
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¼ cup breadcrumbs
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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¼ cup grated onion
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1 tsp salt, ½ tsp pepper
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1 tsp dried oregano
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2–3 cups cooked rice or 1 cup uncooked rice + 2¼ cups broth
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4 cups mixed vegetables, chopped
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Optional: Parmesan, feta, fresh herbs, lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a large pan or casserole dish.
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Mix meatball ingredients and form into 1½-inch balls.
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Toss chopped vegetables with olive oil, salt, pepper, and herbs.
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Spread cooked rice (or uncooked rice with broth) in the dish. Add vegetables and arrange meatballs on top.
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Cover with foil. Bake 20 minutes (cooked rice) or 40 minutes (uncooked rice).
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Uncover and bake 15–20 more minutes until meatballs are cooked and vegetables are tender.
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Garnish and serve hot.
Notes
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Use a thermometer to check meatball doneness (165°F).
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Broil at the end for crispy edges.
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Add cheese, spinach, or lemon before serving for extra flavor.