Porcupine Meatballs Gravy (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatball Mix
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon dried thyme
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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75 g onion, diced really small
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200 g uncooked long-grain white rice
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900 g ground beef
→ Sauce & Pot
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60 ml vegetable oil
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360 ml water
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2 packets brown gravy mix
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800 g diced tomatoes with juices
# Steps to Follow:
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Make sure the rice inside the meatballs is fully soft and they've cooked through. Scoop everything out while it's hot and spoon that tasty sauce over. You can make it extra filling with mashed potatoes or more rice if you want.
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Turn the heat down to low or medium so it just gently bubbles. Pop a lid on the skillet. Let it all cook for about 20 minutes, giving it a careful stir now and then so it doesn't stick. The meatballs should be cooked and the rice soft when you're done.
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Toss all those browned meatballs back into the skillet. Pour the diced tomatoes and their juices over everything. Gently stir in the gravy you whipped up before so it all gets coated.
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In another bowl, use a whisk and stir your brown gravy mix into the water. Keep at it until the lumps are all gone and it looks smooth.
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Pour your veggie oil into a big pan and warm it to medium. Drop in a few meatballs at a time so the pan doesn't get crowded. Turn them gently until all sides are brown and you get that nice crust. Takes about 5 minutes for each round.
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Roll and shape the meat mixture into balls (about 2.5–4 cm each) and lay them out on a tray or plate. Keep going until there's no meat mix left.
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Grab a big bowl and toss your ground beef in. Dump in the rice, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Get in there with your hands or a spoon and combine it all till it's one even mix.
# Additional Tips:
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Leftovers will taste best if kept in the fridge and eaten within four days. Don't forget!
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