Kittencals Porcupine Meatballs In Sweet And Sour Tomato Sauce Recipes

KITTENCAL'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SWEET AND SOUR TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the meatballs; mix the ground beef with ingredients stated in the recipe.
• Mix in 1-1/2 cups instant uncooked rice.
• Shape into about 1-1/4--inch balls or as desired, then place onto a plate.
• For the sauce; in a pot heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, oregano and basil; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
• Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a simmer stirring over medium heat until well combined.
• Place the meatballs into the simmering sauce; bring back to a simmer (do not stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes or the meatballs will break apart).
• Reduce heat to low or to a low simmer and cook uncovered for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours stirring frequently after the 25-30 minutes of cooking time.
• Adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts if needed, then season with more salt and black pepper.

KITTENCAL'S ITALIAN MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
• Shape into small meatballs (at this point you can place on a jelly-roll/baking sheet and freeze to use later, or cover with plastic wrap refrigerate up to 24 hours before using).
• Drop the meatballs into simmering pasta sauce, do not stir for at least 20 minutes or you will risk breaking the meatballs.
• Continue cooking in the simmering sauce for another 20 minutes (depending on how fast your sauce is simmering 40 minutes total should fully cook the meatballs).
• After the 40 minutes cooking time continue cooking your sauce with the meatballs in for as long as desired.
• **note** you may also bake the meatballs at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until cooked through.

THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs and onion. Mix thoroughly and shape into golf ball-sized balls.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, gently brown the meatballs and set aside.
• In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, flour, water, white vinegar and soy sauce. Mix thoroughly. Add meatballs and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often, for 30 minutes.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix ground beef, rice, onion, and egg together in a bowl with your hands; shape into tennis-ball sized balls.
• Stir tomato sauce and water together in a large pot; bring too a boil. Gently lie meatballs into the sauce, place cover on the pot, and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Put meatballs on a plate, cut each into halves, and ladle sauce over the meatballs to serve.