Brown Rice Meatballs

By AzWench

Brown rice is a great meat extender. It adds flavor and is concealed easily. I love meatballs and I love them even more when they are healthier.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds lean, ground beef or turkey
• 6 cups bread crumbs, can be gluten free
• 2 teaspoons garlic granules
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup onion chopped fine
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 cups brown rice cooked
• 6 eggs
• 3 tablespoons tuscan sunset Penzeys, or Italian seasoning
• 1 (24-ounce) can tomato sauce or Fresh made oven roasted tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

Mix all ingredients except Tuscan Sunset and tomato sauce, until well blended. Form into 2" balls. In pressure cooker heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add meatballs and brown lightly. Cover with tomato sauce and Tuscan Sunset seasoning. Cook on high pressure for 12 minutes. Naturally release for a few minutes.