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Ingredients
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Beef Filling
Rice
Breading
Red Gravy
Method
Beef Filling
- 1
Cook the Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, add ground beef. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
- 2
- 3
Season the Mixture
Stir in salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and tomato sauce. Cook for another 5 minutes until heated through. Remove from heat and let cool.
Rice Preparation
- 4
Cook the Rice
In a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add Arborio rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for about 18-20 minutes or until rice is tender and absorbs the broth.
- 5
Mix in Cheese and Egg
Once cooked, remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese and beaten egg until well combined. Allow to cool.
Breading Process
- 6
- 7
Form Arancini
Take a small amount of the rice mixture, flatten it in your hand, add a spoonful of beef filling, and form into a ball. Repeat until all ingredients are used.
- 8
Bread the Balls
Roll each ball first in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
Frying and Serving
- 9
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat until hot.
- 10
Fry the Arancini
Carefully add the breaded arancini to the hot oil, a few at a time. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Making Red Gravy
- 11
- 12
Add Tomatoes and Seasoning
Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
