Porcupine Meatballs

Submitted by Tubin

"Masala and cheese flavored meatballs. Cook on stove or in a crockpot. Recipe from my Mom, I adapted the seasoning - quick to make, uses instant rice instead of bread crumbs to soak up the meat juice."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 cup Minute Rice
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons onions, grated
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons masala, spice blend
• 3 cups tomato juice

directions

1. Mix all ingredients except 1/2 t masala spice and 2 1/2 cups tomato juice.
2. Shape mixture into balls about 2-3 inches in diameter. Place in crockpot.
3. Blend the remaining juice and the remaining spice. Pour over meatballs and cook on high for 3-4 hours. Turn meatballs occasionally to be sure all sides able to cook in sauce some.
4. I often make this recipe with exra tomato juice because we like lots of sauce on our meatballs.