Kittencal'S Porcupine Meatballs In Sweet And Sour T

Name: Kittencal'S Porcupine Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Tomato Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons oil (or as needed); 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to desired heat level); 2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted (Campbell's is best to use); 1/2 cup water; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons cider vinegar; 1/4 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (or to taste); 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste); fresh ground black pepper (to taste); MEATBALLS; 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (use my Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs); 1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute Rice)

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons oil (or as needed)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to desired heat level)
2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted (Campbell's is best to use)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 - 1/3 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
MEATBALLS
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (use my Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute Rice)

1
For the meatballs; mix the ground beef with ingredients stated in the recipe.
2
Mix in 1-1/2 cups instant uncooked rice.
3
Shape into about 1-1/4--inch balls or as desired, then place onto a plate.
4
For the sauce; in a pot heat oil over medium-high heat.
5
Add in onion, oregano and basil; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
6
Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.
7
Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a simmer stirring over medium heat until well combined.
8
Place the meatballs into the simmering sauce; bring back to a simmer (do not stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes or the meatballs will break apart).
9
Reduce heat to low or to a low simmer and cook uncovered for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours stirring frequently after the 25-30 minutes of cooking time.
10
Adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts if needed, then season with more salt and black pepper.

1099

kcal

Calories

Fat

118

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons oil (or as needed), 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, and more.

Yes, Kittencal'S Porcupine Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Tomato Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Kittencal'S Porcupine Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Tomato Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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