Recipe - Porcupine Meatballs

Hello,

Katie isn't as fond of these as Jimmy is. They are too spicy for her. I am working on creating something with Muir Glen Crushed Tomatoes and if I get a better recipe I will post it. For now, this is the Jimmy approved recipe for Porcupine Meatballs. I also have a few trial recipes that include dry mustard, more garlic and onion, oregano, basil, etc. Let me know if you want to try them. Your children may be more used to spices than mine are.

Porcupine Meatballs

1 15 oz can Hunt's or Muir Glen Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup rice, uncooked
1/2 tsp. minced dried onion
1 clove garlic, minced (We omit.)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 - 2 lb ground beef
1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
4 - 6 cups of cooked rice (My family likes rice.)

Mix 1/3 cup of tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of uncooked rice, onion, garlic, pepper, vinegar and ground beef. Shape into small meatballs. Place in a large skillet and brown on the outside. Mix the remaining sauce, salt and 1/2 cup of water. Pour over the meatballs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cover. Allow to simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until rice and meat are both done. Serve over cooked rice. Makes about 5-6 servings. (We always have plenty left over.)