Best 2 Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs Recipes

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Craving a hearty, flavorful dish that combines the goodness of meatballs and the tangy zest of a classic sauce? Look no further than Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs! This delectable recipe features tender, juicy meatballs enveloped in a rich, savory sauce brimming with tangy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and aromatic spices. The pressure cooker method ensures that the meatballs cook to perfection, while the sauce thickens and infuses every bite with incredible flavor. But that's not all! This article also includes two additional variations of this classic dish: Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs with Rice for a complete and satisfying meal, and Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs with Zucchini for a lighter, vegetable-packed option. With its ease of preparation and irresistible taste, Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs is sure to become a family favorite. So gather your ingredients, fire up your pressure cooker, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PRESSURE COOKER PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs image

REVISED RECIPE: (On Sept. 12, 2015, Lloyd sent the recipes that I left behind in 1987, this was one of them)

Provided by C P

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1 c instant rice
1/2 tsp celery seed
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 c minced onion
2 clove garlic, minced
15 oz tomato sauce
1 egg
1/2 c water

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.

PRESSURE-COOKER CHIPOTLE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



Pressure-Cooker Chipotle Porcupine Meatballs image

My family loves porcupine meatballs. We have been eating this retro dish for years-I just updated it with a little more spice for myself. With the electronic pressure cooker, it is ready in minutes and is great for a day I don't have a lot of time. It makes some great leftover makeovers, too! -Noelle Myers, Grand Forks, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup uncooked instant rice
1 cup canned pumpkin, divided
1 envelope onion soup mix
3 tablespoons minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, divided
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, divided
1 pound ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons lime juice

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 397mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of ground meats to create a more flavorful meatball. Ground beef, pork, and lamb are all good options.
  • Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to ensure that the rice is cooked evenly.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs. They should be cooked until they are just firm to the touch.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the sauce. This will add flavor and color to the dish.
  • Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Pressure cooker porcupine meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make meal. They are perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and savory. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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