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Mix the rice flour and all of the seasonings together in a mixing bowl.
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Using your hands, mix the ground beef and seasonings together until incorporated.
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Add the eggs and mix again using hands.
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Once all ingredients are thoroughly mixed, set aside.
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, warm the pasta sauce over medium heat with a lid until barely simmering.
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Do not boil the sauce because it may scorch.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat.
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Using hands, roll a small amount of the ground beef mixture into 2 balls, about the size of a golfball.
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Place in the skillet and repeat.
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You can cook 10 or so meatballs at one time in a large skillet but do not overcrowd the pan.
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Using tongs, turn the meatballs periodically and make sure to cook on all sides.
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When the meatballs are completely browned on all sides, transfer them one by one into the simmering sauce to finish cooking through.
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Repeat with the rest of the ground beef.
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Once the meatballs are browned and simmering in the sauce, you can let them simmer in the large pot on low for up to 1 hour until you are ready to eat.
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Take this time to prepare the pasta as instructed on the package.
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Note: These meatballs are great for the freezer.
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If you want to make a batch for the freezer, follow the instructions above, form the balls, then place on rimmed oiled baking sheets and bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes or until completely cooked through.
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Then when they are cooled, transfer them to a freezer bag.
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Keep in your freezer for a quick dinner.
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You can then put the frozen meatballs directly into a simmering pot of sauce, or put frozen meatballs and sauce into the crock pot and let them simmer and warm together for dinner later in the day.
