Budget Rice-A-Roni Meatballs

This recipe makes the gravy from the seasoning packet included in the Rice-a-Roni, so there's no additional expense for the gravy. Got to make a dollar holler! :)
- Ready In:
- 47mins
- Serves:
- Yields:
- Units:
6
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ingredients
- 1 (6 7/8 ounce) package beef Rice-A-Roni
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 1⁄2 cups boiling water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 3 tablespoons cold water
directions
- Set seasoning mix aside.
- Combine the rice mix and the egg.
- Add the raw beef in a large bowl and mix together with your hands.
- Roll into meatballs (about an inch and a half).
- In a large skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Meanwhile, mix the seasoning packet and boiling water.
- Pour over the meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Pour the cornstarch/water mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.
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"This recipe makes the gravy from the seasoning packet included in the Rice-a-Roni, so there's no additional expense for the gravy. Got to make a dollar holler! :)"
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I'm sorry but this was not to my liking. I made as directed (excepted added a bit of finely diced onion and garlic for flavor). By the time the meatballs finished simmering all the water had been absorbed and there was only about a tablespoon of thick liquid remaining. Nothing left to make a "gravy" from with the cornstarch slurry. The meatballs themselves were tasteless and dry.Reply
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I'm not going to select any stars. This recipe did not work for me. It is very puzzling because I see that Chef Shapeweaver thoroughly enjoyed it. I keep thinking the meat/pasta/rice mixture needs more liquid that just the one egg. Our meatballs turned out extremely dry and "gummy". I hope others will try this -- I would very interested in knowing what their experience was. Thank you for posting the recipe.1Reply
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