Welcome to the fantastic world of culinary delights! Today, we embark on a culinary adventure to discover the secrets of creating succulent and mouthwatering porcupine meatballs in the comfort of your crock pot. With a symphony of flavors and textures, these meatballs are a true testament to the versatility of slow cooking. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into a journey of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CROCK POT PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
Porcupine meat balls are quick and easy to make for my kids, and now I have a slower cooker (crock pot) they are even easier As an added bonus i buy more of the mince and make double batches of the balls and freeze them so easy to take them out and pop in cooker with everything else Also can make the balls as mini's for parties, they are a great hit.
Provided by Mandiemoo
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h15m
Yield 18 balls, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix ground beef, rice, onions, egg and seasonings. With hands, shape into small meatballs 1inch to 1 1/2 inch (3cmm) are best shape.
- Add to crock pot with tomato soup.
- Cook on low for 5-7 hours (as slow cookers vary).
- As an extra sometimes I put two handfuls of rice into the soup.
- This can also be cooked on the stove top but add 2 tins of water and cook covered for 1 hour).
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN CROCK POT!
Easy to make and tasty meal. Meatballs can be made ahead of time and frozen. I hope you like it. Prep time includes chopping the onion and pepper.
Provided by Bekah
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 7h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine first 7 ingredients, mixing well to combine.
- Shape hamburger mixture into roughly 20-24 meatballs about 1 1/2 inches around.
- Place meatballs in crockpot and pour soup and tomatoes (plus juice from tomatoes) over the meatballs.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4.
- I usually make the meatballs the night before, or even a week before, then freeze them until ready to use.
- Makes for a real quick preparation time.
- ENJOY!
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
These well-seasoned porcupine meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are one of my mom's best main dishes. I used to love this meal when I was growing up. I made it at home for our children, and now my daughters make it for their families. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Combine tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
SLOW COOKER PORCUPINE MEATBALLS WITH PEPPERS
Zesty porcupine meatballs with bell peppers have from-scratch flavor with shortcuts! Serve over pasta, next to pasta with a simple sauce (I like just olive oil, basil, garlic, and a dash of salt), or with some nice crusty bread.
Provided by LASHER62
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 6h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Thoroughly combine ground beef, rice, milk, egg, garlic, basil, and salt in a bowl. Form the mixture into about 16 1-1/2 inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and brown the meatballs well on all sides, about 15 minutes.
- Place the spaghetti sauce, diced tomatoes, beef broth, red wine, basil, cayenne pepper, bay leaves, and 3 minced garlic cloves in slow cooker, and stir to combine. Put the meatballs into the slow cooker, and stir gently to cover with sauce. Shake the frozen vegetables over the sauce, without stirring, and cook on Low, covered, for 6 to 8 hours, until the meatballs are tender and the vegetables are cooked.
- About an hour before serving, gently stir the sauce, being careful not to break the meatballs, and remove the bay leaves. Cook for 1 more hour to blend the flavors and thicken the sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 556.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.6 g, Cholesterol 133.1 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.7 g, Sodium 1107.3 mg, Sugar 8.7 g
EASY SLOW COOKER MEATBALLS
This is an easy recipe that can be prepared in a slow cooker for a great hot meal at the end of the day. Serve with hot cooked spaghetti noodles.
Provided by HUNNIE0913
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 8h20m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, garlic, onion, and egg. Shape the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- In a slow cooker, mix the spaghetti sauce, crushed tomatoes, and tomato puree. Place the meatballs into the sauce mixture. Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 7.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 502.9 mg, Sugar 6.2 g
Tips:
- Use a lean ground beef. This will help to reduce the amount of grease in the meatballs.
- Add some bread crumbs to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and make them more tender.
- Season the meatballs well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to give the meatballs flavor.
- Brown the meatballs before adding them to the crock pot. This will help to seal in the flavor and prevent the meatballs from falling apart.
- Use a low heat setting on the crock pot. This will help to prevent the meatballs from overcooking.
- Cook the meatballs for at least 4 hours, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce.
Conclusion:
Porcupine meatballs are a delicious and easy meal to make in the crock pot. They are perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a casual get-together. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your porcupine meatballs turn out perfectly every time.
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