Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Name: Porcupine Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatballs; 1 pound grass fed ground beef; 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice); 1 celery stalk, sliced thin; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons yellow mustard; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; Sauce; 64 ounces tomato juice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons honey or molasses; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

Meatballs
1 pound grass fed ground beef
2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice)
1 celery stalk, sliced thin
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons yellow mustard
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce
64 ounces tomato juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons honey or molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Mix all meatball ingredients together in a large mixing bowl; use your hands to get everything well mixed.
2
Shape into meatballs and place on a plate.
3
Place all sauce ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil over medium heat.
4
Once boiling, reduce heat to a light simmer, and carefully drop the meatballs into the sauce.
5
Shake the pan gently, but don't mix the meatballs for at least 10 minutes because they are very delicate.
6
Cook them a total of 30 minutes, and mix very carefully after the initial 10 minutes.
7
**This recipe can also be made in a crock pot. Place the meatballs in first, then pour in the sauce ingredients, and cook on low 4-6 hours.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatballs, 1 pound grass fed ground beef, 2 cups cooked jasmine rice (or brown rice), 1 celery stalk, sliced thin, and more.

Yes, Porcupine Meatballs 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.

Porcupine Meatballs

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