Porcupine Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

By: Urvashi Pitre

Porcupine Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
I had this crazy idea of making gluten-free meatballs with rice, cooked in tomato sauce all at once. When I opened the pot and saw these porcupine meatballs, I wasn’t quite sure what to think. But they are actually quite delicious, and very fun for both kids and grown-ups alike. Another dish where we get meat, vegetables, and rice all in one pot.
cuisine icon Cuisine
Modern
cuisine icon Course
Dinner
cuisine icon Difficulty
Easy
cuisine icon Duration
30-60 min
cuisine icon Diet
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo
cuisine icon Cooking Technique
Pressure Cook
cuisine icon Keywords
30-60 min, 6 sevings, arborio rice, chopped fresh parsley, contributed, cook 35 min, dairy free, diced tomatoes, dinner, dried oregano, easy, finely chopped yellow onion, gluten free, ground beef, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, large egg, low carb, modern, paleo, prep 15 min, pressure cook, salt and black pepper, smoked paprika, Urvashi Pitre, water

prep icon Prep Time
15 min
cook icon Cook Time
35 min

serving icon Servings
6 sevings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1/3 cup Arborio rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and black pepper
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • salt and black pepper
  • chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
  • For the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, onion, rice, and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Mix until well combined. Shape the mixture into 8 to 10 meatballs. Place in a single layer in the Instant Pot.
  • For the sauce: In a medium bowl, combine the tomatoes with their juices, water, oregano, cinnamon, paprika, and cloves and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine and pour over the meatballs.
  • Secure the lid on the pot. Close the pressure-release valve. Select MANUAL or PRESSURE COOK and set the pot at HIGH pressure for 15 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, allow the pot to sit undisturbed until the pressure has released.
  • Carefully transfer the meatballs to a serving bowl. Use an immersion blender to puree the sauce directly in the pot until smooth, if desired. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired, and serve.
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