Crock Pot Porcupine Meatballs Recipes

GRANDMA'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN THE INSTANT POT®

Steps:

• Mix beef, rice, onion, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until combined. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and form into meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Mix tomato soup and water and pour over meatballs.
• Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN THE CROCKPOT

Steps:

• 1. In mixing bowl combine ground beef, rice, onion, green pepper, egg, salt and pepper. Mix well to blend.
• 2. Shape meat mixture into 24 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place meatballs in slow cooker pot.
• 3. Pour soup and tomatoes over meatballs.
• 4. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.

CROCK POT PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix ground beef, rice, onions, egg and seasonings. With hands, shape into small meatballs 1inch to 1 1/2 inch (3cmm) are best shape.
• Add to crock pot with tomato soup.
• Cook on low for 5-7 hours (as slow cookers vary).
• As an extra sometimes I put two handfuls of rice into the soup.
• This can also be cooked on the stove top but add 2 tins of water and cook covered for 1 hour).

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN CROCK POT!

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients, mixing well to combine.
• Shape hamburger mixture into roughly 20-24 meatballs about 1 1/2 inches around.
• Place meatballs in crockpot and pour soup and tomatoes (plus juice from tomatoes) over the meatballs.
• Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4.
• I usually make the meatballs the night before, or even a week before, then freeze them until ready to use.
• Makes for a real quick preparation time.
• ENJOY!

SLOW COOKER PORCUPINE MEATBALLS WITH PEPPERS

Steps:

• Thoroughly combine ground beef, rice, milk, egg, garlic, basil, and salt in a bowl. Form the mixture into about 16 1-1/2 inch meatballs.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meatballs well on all sides, about 15 minutes.
• Place the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, basil, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, and 3 minced garlic cloves in slow cooker, and stir to combine. Put the meatballs into the slow cooker, and stir gently to cover with sauce. Shake the frozen vegetables over the sauce, without stirring, and cook on Low, covered, for 6 to 8 hours, until the meatballs are tender and the vegetables are cooked.
• About an hour before serving, gently stir the sauce, being careful not to break the meatballs, and remove the bay leaves. Cook for 1 more hour to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce.

INSTANT POT PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl combine ground beef, uncooked white long grain rice, Worc. sauce, egg, garlic and onion powder together.
• Use your hands and form this mixture into small balls. Set aside, will make 10-12.
• Heat olive oil in pressure cooker using the saute function. Add onions and garlic, cook until softened. Then turn machine off.
• Pour in sauce and broth or water. Place uncooked meatballs into the sauce. Close lid and steam valve.
• Set to high pressure for 20 minutes with a natural release of 10 minutes.
• Release rest of steam and serve with noodles or as is as an appetizer.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, milk, onion, parsley, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon salt. Shape beef mixture into 1 ½" meatballs.
• In a large heavy bottomed skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add meatballs in a single layer and cook until golden, turning occasionally, about 10 minutes. Remove meatballs to a plate.
• In a 9"x13" baking dish, whisk together pureed tomatoes and remaining teaspoon Worcestershire. Season with salt and pepper. Add meatballs to baking dish and cover with lid or foil.
• Bake until rice is tender, about 40 minutes. Remove foil and bake until sauce is thickened and meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes more.
• Sprinkle with more parsley before serving.
• Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles.