30-60 min6 sevingsAmerican

Porcupine Meatballs In Tomato Sauce

By Urvashi Pitre

6 sevings

30-60 min

Easy

Recipe Details

Course: Dinner

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 15 min

Cook Time: 35 min

Total Time: 30-60 min

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Low Carb, Paleo

Yield: 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

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.

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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About the chef

Urvashi Pitre

Urvashi Pitre is a renowned cookbook author, blogger, and tech enthusiast who specializes in creating recipes that bring people together. Her passion for food began in her childhood home, where meals were a shared experience of love and community. With a background in client services and entrepreneurial ventures, Pitre has written several highly-rated cookbooks, focusing on simplifying cooking with gadgets like the Instant Pot and air fryer. She’s celebrated for her ability to deliver delicious, easy-to-follow recipes for home cooks.

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