Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs Recipes

PRESSURE-COOKER CHIPOTLE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine egg, rice, 1/2 cup pumpkin, soup mix, 1-1/2 tablespoons chipotle pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into twelve 2-in. balls., Combine oil and garlic; place in a 6-qt. electric pressure cooker. Combine soup, stock, water, lime juice, remaining 1/2 cup pumpkin, 1-1/2 tablespoons chipotle pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Pour 1-1/2 cups sauce into pressure cooker; top with meatballs. Pour remaining sauce over top., Lock lid; close pressure-release valve. Adjust to pressure cook on high for 15 minutes. Quick release pressure. Let stand 5 minutes before serving., Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring gently; add a little water if necessary.

PRESSURE COOKER PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl, combine meat, rice, egg and ½ of sauce, celery seed, salt, pepper, garlic and onion. Shape into small balls. Heat remaining sauce and water in cooker, using brown function or not closing lid. Drop meatballs in soup mixture.
• 2. Close cover securely, then bring up to high pressure and cook for 10 minutes. Let pressure drop of its own accord (natural pressure release). Serve over hot cooked noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
• 3. If you don't own a pressure cooker, you can cook porcupine meatballs on the stovetop. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the meatballs. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, brown evenly. Drain and remove the grease. Pour the tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Adding more water if the sauce becomes too thick.

CLASSIC PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine meat, rice, onion, salt and pepper; knead to mix.
• Mix tomato soup and water in pressure cooker.
• Form meat mixture into oblong balls; place in pressure cooker.
• Cook at medium pressure setting for ten minutes.
• Serve with salad and a vegetable.