Step 1

To make the meatballs, combine ground beef with onion, uncooked rice, egg, garlic, kosher salt, celery, and pepper in a large bowl. It’s best to use your hands (I like to use gloves), but you can also use a spatula if you like. Mix everything together until just combined, but do not overmix.

Step 2

Use a medium cookie scoop and scoop meatballs that are about 1 ½ tablespoons onto a plate. If desired, roll each between the palms of your hands into round balls.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large 12-inch skillet. When hot, add the meatballs and fry until browned on both sides (about 3-4 minutes).

Step 4

To the skillet, add tomato sauce, chicken stock, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt and garlic powder.

Step 5

With a spatula stir the sauce and meatballs, to combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, cover with a lid and allow to cook over low-medium heat for 30-35 minutes or until the meatballs and the rice are cooked through.

Step 6

Remove from heat, and serve over rice, mashed potatoes or pasta and a side of veg such as broccoli, peas, or green beans.