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Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs

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These nostalgic meatballs cooked in a rich tomato sauce are filled with flavor and comfort, perfect for family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup long grain rice (not instant rice)
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon dehydrated onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 (28 ounce) canned crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (torn)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  1. Combine the ground beef, long grain rice, egg, dehydrated onion flakes, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large mixing bowl. Mix until everything is well combined.
  2. Roll the meat mixture into meatballs, about the size of ping pong balls. Place the meatballs on a plate or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes to the insert of the slow cooker along with ½ cup of water and the remaining teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
  4. Nestle your meatballs into the sauce, ensuring they’re well-coated with the crushed tomatoes.
  5. Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender.
  6. Once cooking is complete, scoop the cooked meatballs out of the sauce. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and torn basil. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve the meatballs hot with sauce and garnish with additional fresh basil if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

For a touch of spice, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture. This dish can be served over mashed potatoes, pasta, or with a garden salad.

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