Porcupine Meatballs are great because the rice gives the meatball texture and really absorbs the taste of the meat and sauce, giving it great flavor. These tasty, filling Gluten-free Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs have a rich flavor and can take on a thick and chunky almost stew-like consistency.
Many times when we have meatballs it’s with one pasta or another, or by themselves for sandwiches. Sometimes I like to make the meatballs with rice, which are often called porcupine meatballs. When I do this, I like it best when they’re in a red sauce. I love rice, and when the rice cooks in the meatballs it takes on the flavor of the meat and sauce while remaining very tender inside the meatballs. I have made these in the oven and had the rice actually poke out like a porcupine. When I make them in the Instant Pot the rice doesn’t poke out in that same way, but the flavor is still great. These Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs can take on an almost stew like thick and chunky consistency, if the meatballs break apart a little. Don’t panic if this happens because the flavor is even better. Here’s how I make Gluten-free Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs.
Gluten-free Instant Pot Porcupine Meatballs
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Equipment Needed
- Instant Pot
- large mixing bowl
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Measuring Cup Set
Cook’s Pro Adjust-A-Measure Set, 3-PieceiNeibo silicone spoon With stainless handleInstant Pot Tempered Glass Lid w stainless rimInstant Pot 6 qt Programmable Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/2 cup dried chopped onion
- 1 tsp parsley flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 28 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Spray the Instant Pot with nonstick cooking spray.
Place all of the ingredients except the tomato sauce and water into a large mixing bowl and combine thoroughly.
Form meatballs.
Pour the tomato sauce and water over the meatballs.
Set the Instant Pot to cook on manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
Allow pressure to release naturally.
Serve and enjoy!
If you’re looking for other Instant Pot rice recipes, be sure to check out my recipes for Instant Pot Bacon Cheddar Rice, Instant Pot Ham And Pineapple Rice, Gluten-free Instant Pot Cheesy Rice, Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Rice, Instant Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Rice, and Instant Pot Chicken Fried Rice.
Robin Rue says
Meatballs for the win! My boys could live on meatballs, so I will definitely be trying this awesome Instant Pot recipe soon!
candy says
I don’t own a instant pot but I do have a crockpot and of course oven which we use all the time for our different meatballs. Will have to give your recipe a try.
Alli Smith says
These would be perfect for dinner tonight! I love how easy these are to make and they look delicious.
Jeanette says
This is perfect! I love my Insta pot in the more recipes I can doing it the happier I am. This one looks divine and I cannot wait to try it.
Anosa says
Wow, another recipe for me to try on. Looks delicious and good things its gluten-free. Will definitely try this over the weekends.
Sarah Bailey says
Now this sounds like a simple and easy delicious dish to make, I might have to add it to the meal plan for next week thank you.
Jaime Nicole says
Wow, these look really tasty! I love my insta pot and my girls love meatballs, so this is a win-win recipe for us!
lisa says
My mom used to make porcupine balls when we were little. I haven’t had them in years. This sounds like an awesome recipe.
Anita Anderson says
These meatballs are big, wow. I have never had them before. This recipe looks very juicy and tasty.
Pam says
I really like porcupine meatballs but I haven’t made them in ages. I didn’t know that you could make them in the instant pot.
Betty says
What never heard of combining rice and meat to make meatballs! I am always looking for a good Instant Pot recipe. Will need to try this one!
Maurene Cab says
I wonder why it is called porcupine. But still your recipe is something I should try.
Sandy N Vyjay says
Since we are vegetarians, I will pass on this recipe to one of my friends who would love this. Since it is gluten free, I am sure she will love to try this out.
Jenny says
These look delicious. I love meatballs but have never made them from scratch. I think I might try it this weekend.
Kiwi says
I love meatballs. I didnt you could make gluten free ones awesome!
My Teen Guide says
Yay for meatballs! One of our family favorites is a huge pot of meatballs which we can make into many different things. Your meatball recipe is similar to mine, but I will try making yours! Can’t wait to get this started.
Amanda Dorich says
Porcupine meatballs are one of our favorite dishes here! Even better in the Instant Pot!
pat. says
Never heard the term before. Live and learn.
Annemarie LeBlanc says
Looks like this will be a much loved dish in my house. My boys are all about meatballs and they will devour this dish in minutes. I would be lucky if they leave some for me.
Emily says
My family loves porcupine meatballs! Knowing there is a gluten free option is great as we have a few friends that are gluten free. This gives me another option for them.
ChickenSupergirl says
Thanks for the recipe!
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