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Kittencal's Porcupine Meatballs In Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce

Here's how you make Kittencal's Porcupine Meatballs In Sweet & Sour Tomato Sauce
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 90m
    • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 tablespoons oil (or as needed)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 to 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to desired heat level)
  • 2 cans (14 ounce) tomato sauce
  • 1 can (10 ounce) condensed tomato soup (undiluted, Campbell's is best to use)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • Fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
  • FOR MEATBALLS
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef (use my Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs recipe here on this site, see link#7 in recipe heading)
  • 1 1/2 cups dry instant rice (Minute Rice)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: For the meatballs; prepare my meatball as stated in the recipe.

  • Step 2: Mix in 1 1/2 cups instant uncooked rice.

  • Step 3: Shape into about 1-1/4--inch balls or as desired, then place onto a plate.

  • Step 4: For the sauce; in a saucepan heat oil over medium-high heat.

  • Step 5: Add in onion, oregano and basil; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.

  • Step 6: Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.

  • Step 7: Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a simmer stirring over medium heat until well combined.

  • Step 8: 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).

  • Step 9: 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.

  • Step 10: Adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts if needed, then season with more salt and black pepper.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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