Meatballs and Marinara USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
An old-fashioned recipe that is still a big hit. Ground beef, rice, and marinara sauce unite to make a delicious lunch or supper.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION ¼ cup vegetable1½ oz eq meatSOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
Quantity
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
Quantity
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
Quantity
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
Quantity
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
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Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
Quantity
- 3 Tbsp Brown rice, instant, uncooked
- 3 Tbsp Water
- 1 - Egg, fresh, large
- 12 oz Beef, ground, 90% lean, fresh, or frozen, thawed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- ½ tsp Oregano, dried
- ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
- ⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 1½ cups Marinara sauce
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine rice and water. Cover. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the microwave. Fluff with a fork. Allow rice to cool for 5 minutes.
- In a small bowl, beat egg with a whisk or fork.
- In a medium bowl, combine ground beef, egg, cooked rice, onion powder, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper. Mix.
- Divide meatball mixture into 12 even portions (1 oz each). Roll into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven. Wash hands after touching uncooked ground beef and eggs.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, add marinara sauce. Cover. Heat marinara sauce for 2 minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the microwave. Stir.
- Serve 2 meatballs with ¼ cup sauce. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Meatballs and Marinara USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 2 meatballs and ¼ cup marinara sauce.
Calories 150
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g12%
Cholesterol 59mg20%
Sodium 439mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 10g3%
Dietary Fiber 3g13%
Total Sugars 0g0%
Protein 12g24%
Calcium 27mg3%
Iron 2mg11%
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The CHEF TIPS:
- Contains eggs. Worcestershire sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
- Serve a variety of foods during the week to balance out an occasional meal that may be higher in sodium or saturated fat.
Yield / Volume