Meatballs with Rice in Tomato Paste
Simple, quick, and very delicious! Perfect for everyday cooking. These meatballs with rice in tomato paste are loved by both kids and adults. They are hearty, flavorful, and suitable not only for daily meals but also for festive occasions.
Updated : 27 August, 2025
Easy
About 30 min.
Ingredients
Meatballs
500 grams
Pork mince
1
Onions
1
Eggs
0.5 cup
Rice
20 grams
Vegetable oil
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Sauce
1
Carrot
1 tablespoon
Tomato paste
1 cup
Tomato juice
100 grams
Sour cream
1 tablespoon
Wheat flour
1 cup
Water
to taste
Salt
to taste
Dry spices
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
You can use any type of ground meat or a mix. It’s best to prepare it yourself, but store-bought works too.
Step 2
Peel and rinse the onion, then chop finely. Heat a skillet with a little vegetable oil and sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until it softens and turns slightly golden.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, combine the ground meat and raw rice. Add the sautéed onion and an egg. Season with salt and spices to taste.
Step 4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until you get a uniform mass. To make it denser, throw the meat mixture against the bottom of the bowl several times.
Step 5
For the sauce, peel the carrot and cut it into thin sticks. Sauté for 2-3 minutes with a bit of oil until soft.
Step 6
In another bowl, mix tomato juice with water. Add the sautéed carrots, tomato paste, and flour. Season with salt and spices. Stir everything well.
Step 7
Shape the meat mixture into small balls and place them into a prepared skillet.
Step 8
Pour the sauce over the meatballs and place on the stove. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered over low heat for about 30 minutes.
Step 9
The meatballs with rice in tomato paste are ready! Serve them with potatoes, buckwheat, or extra rice. Enjoy!