SERVINGS
8 servings
INGREDIENTS
• 1 1/2 lb hamburger (85% or leaner)
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1 1/2 cups long grain rice (uncooked)
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, coarsely diced or sliced
• 1 12 oz. can of spicy V8 juice
• Salt and pepper to taste (also a sprinkle or 2 of nutmeg and ginger are good)
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine hamburger, pork, rice and seasonings in a big bowl. Mix together with your hands.
2. After all the rice is incorporated into the meat, form into balls about 1 to 1½ in. in diameter.
3. Sear the meatballs on all sides in a skillet with 2 tbs of your everyday cooking oil.
4. Place the meatballs in a 5 qt. slow cooker.
5. Add the Bell Pepper, Onion, and the V8 juice.
6. Cook on high for about 4 hours, or on low for about 8 hours.
COMMENTS
1. You can substitute bulk Italian sausage, ground turkey, ground chicken, veal, or more hamburger for the ground pork.
2. You can add a cup (or so) of a nice salsa, and/or a can of diced tomatoes if desired.
3. Make sure that your hands are clean when you mix the rice with the meat, because they will be clean when you’re done.
Porcupine Meatballs for Slow Cooker
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