Rice Timbale (Like Baked Arancini)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Rice Timbale (Like Baked Arancini) recipe – an Italian rice dish
in Rice

Prep

1 hr

Cook

1 hr 20 min

Ready In

2 hr 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs , approximately
1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 1/3 cups soft breadcrumbs
2 1/2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , grated
2 tablespoons parsley , finely chopped
3 eggs
4 tablespoons olive oil , divided
1 3/4 cups spaghetti sauce , divided ( marinara or with meat )
1 -2 ounce bacon , chopped
2 cups shelled peas , fresh or thawed frozen
1/2 lb Italian sausage , skinned and crumbled
2 chicken livers , chopped
2 1/2 tablespoons dry white wine or 2 1/2 tablespoons dry white vermouth
6 cups beef stock
2 1/2 cups short-grain rice , such as Arborio
3/4 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1/2 lb mozzarella cheese , sliced or grated
1/4 lb ham or 1/4 lb prosciutto , thinly sliced
1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms , soaked for 30 minutes in warm water , washed , drained and chopped
salt and pepper , to taste
2 teaspoons butter , slivered

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
432
Sugar
7g
Fat
27g
Rice Timbale is an Italian dish that is similar to baked arancini. It is made using a mix of meats, rice and vegetables baked into a cake-like consistency with cheese. The dish is perfect for satisfying a big appetite on a cold day or to impress guests with a savory dish that is full of flavors. It is a little complicated to make, but the end result is worth it. It’s great to have as a dinner dish that everyone can enjoy together with bread and a salad. It comes out nicely when served hot and can be consumed for leftovers as well.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 360°F (180°C).
2.Grease a 6-cup mold with butter, sprinkle with the dry breadcrumbs to coat, and tap out the excess.
3.Mix ground beef, soft breadcrumbs, 2 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, eggs, salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl.
4.Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat and, when hot, add the meat mixture and cook, stirring until lightly browned, then remove it from the pan and set it aside.
5.Add 1 cup of the spaghetti sauce, the chopped bacon and the peas to the pan and cook until the sauce is reduced by 2/3 and thick.
6.Return the meat to the pan, and add the sausage, chicken liver and wine, stirring to combine and cooking until the meat is richly flavoured.
7.Bring the beef stock to a simmer in a large pot.
8.Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, the rice and the chopped mushroom to the pot and stir to soak.
9.Add the beef and bring to a boil.
10.Reduce the heat to the lowest simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the stock is completely absorbed and the rice is done, about 20 minutes.
11.Remove from heat and stir in the remaining 3/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
12.Cover the bottom of the mold with slices of mozzarella cheese, then line the sides with the ham.
13.Scoop the rice mixture into the mold, firming it in with a spoon.
14.Cover with the remaining mozzarella cheese and the remaining 3/4 cup of spaghetti sauce.
15.Dot the top of the timbale with butter slivers and cover with aluminum foil.
16.Bake the rice timbale in the oven for 40 minutes.
17.Remove the foil and bake until the cheese is melted and slightly browned, about 5 minutes more.
18.Let the timbale cool for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a plate.

PROS

Rice Timbale is a satisfying and hearty dish that makes for a great dinner.
It is perfect for entertaining guests.
It has a mix of flavors from different meats and mushrooms which is sure to satisfy one’s taste buds.

CONS

Rice Timbale can be a bit complicated and time-consuming to prepare, considering the number of ingredients involved.
It’s also a bit high in fats and calories due to the presence of meat and cheese.
Keeping the preparation simpler would reduce the calorie counts.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not extremely healthy, the rice and vegetables in this dish provide vitamins and nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C and protein from the various meats. However, it’s recommended to consume this in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

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