Russian Meatballs With Rice (Ezhiki)

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Russian Meatballs With Rice (Ezhiki)

These authentic Russian meatballs, known as "Ezhiki," are made with ground beef, cooked rice, and a creamy sour cream sauce. The rice gives the meatballs a unique texture, and the recipe is budget-friendly while still being absolutely delicious. Enjoy these hearty meatballs as a comforting main dish that pairs perfectly with stewed cabbage or mashed potatoes!

Prep Time10

Cook Time31

Total Time41

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Russian

Keyword: Ezhiki recipe, meatballs with rice, Russian meatballs, sour cream sauce

Cooking Method: Stovetop

Diet: Meat-based

Servings:

Calories: 379kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Equipment

Large mixing bowl
Non-stick Frying pan
Spatula
Pot with lid
Measuring Cups

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup cooked rice
1 egg
1/2 onion finely chopped or grated
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
1/2 tbsp oil
1/4 cup sour cream
2 cups water

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cooked rice, egg, grated onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly blended.
Heat oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
Shape the meat mixture into meatballs and place them in the pan, ensuring they don’t touch each other.
Cook meatballs for about 3 minutes on one side until browned. Flip carefully and cook for another 3 minutes on the other side.
Remove the browned meatballs from the pan and transfer them to a pot.
In a small bowl, mix sour cream with water. Pour the mixture over the meatballs in the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
Serve hot with your favorite side dish like mashed potatoes or stewed cabbage.

Notes

Feel free to add tomato sauce for a flavorful variation, though it’s not part of the traditional recipe.
You can stretch this recipe by increasing the cooked rice to 1 cup for a budget-friendly twist without compromising the taste.

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