Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs

I've come to find that I use my electric pressure cooker at least once a week, usually more, and this is one of our favorite meals.  Quick to prep, quick to cook, and enjoyed by the whole family!  No, it's not porcupine meat, but the rice gives the meatballs a prickly look, thus the name.  This is best suited for an electric pressure cooker, such as an Instant Pot.


Pressure Cooker Porcupine Meatballs

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/2 c. uncooked long grain rice
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 2 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 tsp. minced garlic
• 15 oz. tomato sauce
• 1/2 c. water

Mix together the beef, rice, salt and pepper.  Form 3/4 to 1 inch meatballs and set aside on a plate.

In the pressure cooker pan, saute onions and garlic in olive oil.  Add the tomato sauce and water and stir.  Add the meatballs and GENTLY stir so that the meatballs are coated.

Set the pressure cooker to cook for 15 minutes, making sure the vent is set to the sealed position.