Porcupine Meatballs

By polledl

Ingredients

• 1 pound each ground beef and lean ground pork
• 2/3 cup long grain rice
• 1/2 cup milk1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon salt, divided2 teaspoons chill powder, divided
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/3 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 teaspoon each garlic powder and cayenne pepperhot cooked rice, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1Combine ground beef and ground pork in a large bowl and mix well. Add rice, milk, egg, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon chili powder and mix well. Shape mixture into 11⁄2-inch balls.
.2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Cook the meatballs in batches in the hot oil until browned on all sides; drain.
.3Combine undrained tomatoes, remaining salt, remaining chili powder, water, onion, garlic powder and cayenne pepper in a large saucepan and mix well. Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to low.
.4Add meatballs to tomato mixture and mix well; cover. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour. Serve over hot cooked rice, if desired.