Porcupine Meatballs

Easy to make and so tasty.  Serve over egg noodles, rice or serve as is.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
(makes 20 small meatballs or 10 large ones)

Ingredients:
*1 pound ground beef
*1/4 cup uncooked white rice
*1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
*1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
*1/4 teaspoon paprika
*1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
*1/4 teaspoon black pepper
*1/2 teaspoon salt
*1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
*1 garlic clove, minced
*2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
*1 quart spaghetti sauce (I make my own)
*Parmesan cheese, shredded (optional)

Stove Top Directions:
~In a medium sized bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup uncooked white rice, 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
~Shape into about 20 small meatballs or 10 large meatballs.
~Place meatballs into medium large skillet.
~Pour 1 quart spaghetti sauce over meatballs.
~Bring mixture to a boil.
~Cover and reduce heat and simmer for 40 minutes.
~Serve and sprinkle desired amount of  parmesan cheese over it.

Oven Directions:
~Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
~In a medium sized bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup uncooked white rice, 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
~Shape into about 20 small meatballs or 10 large meatballs.
~Place meatballs into a 9x13 inch bring dish.
~Pour 1 quart spaghetti sauce over meatballs.
~Cover tightly with aluminum foil.
~Bake for 60 minutes.
~Serve and sprinkle with desired amount parmesan cheese over it.

Instant Pot Directions:
~In a medium sized bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup uncooked white rice, 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
~Shape into about 20 small meatballs or 10 large meatballs.
~Place meatballs into liner of the instant pot.
~Pour 1 quart spaghetti sauce over meatballs (if the spaghetti sauce is thick you may want to add water to it to avoid the burn notice).
~Place lid on and seal vent.
~Pressure cook for 15 minutes.
~Natural Release for 5 minutes and then do a quick release.
~Serve and sprinkle with desired amount parmesan cheese over it.

Slow Cooker Directions:
~In a medium sized bowl, combine 1 pound ground beef, 1/4 cup uncooked white rice, 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions, 1 minced garlic clove and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
~Shape into about 20 small meatballs or 10 large meatballs.
~Place meatballs into  slow cooker.
~Pour 1 quart spaghetti sauce over meatballs.
~Place lid and cook on high for 5 hours.
~Server and sprinkle desired amount of parmesan cheese.