We'd love it if you shared it!

This Porcupine Meatballs Recipe For Ninja Cooking System is great because the meatballs get texture from the rice. The rice also absorbs the taste of the meat and sauce, making the meatball really flavorful. By using rice instead of bread crumbs, the meatballs are gluten-free if you check your labels.

Porcupine Meatballs Recipe For Ninja Cooking System

This Porcupine Meatballs Recipe For Ninja Cooking System is great because the rice gives the meatballs a diferent texture. The rice also absorbs the taste of the meat and sauce, making the whole meatball flavorful and surprisingly moist. By using rice instead of bread crumbs to make the meatballs, this recipe is gluten-free if you check your labels.

Equipment Needed

Some of the posts on this site, such as this one, contain an affiliate link. This means I MAY get paid a VERY SMALL commission if you purchase the product or service.

• Ninja Cooking System (I used a Ninja Cooking System with Auto-iQ)
• large mixing bowl
• measuring spoons
• measuring cups
• silicone tongs

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1x 28 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (the kind in the shaker)
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp dried chopped onion
• 1 tsp parsley

Instructions

Place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl.

Add the seasonings and the egg and mix well.

Pour the rice into the bowl and combine thoroughly.

Form meatballs of equal size and place them into the Ninja. (My batch contained 15 fairly large meatballs.)

Set the Ninja to stovetop high and brown the meatballs on all sides.

Once the meatballs have browned, pour the tomato sauce into the Ninja and give a quick, gentle stir, which makes sure some sauce gets under the meatballs.

Set the Ninja to dry bake 350 and cook for 30 minutes.

Serve immediately over rice.

Porcupine Meatballs Recipe For Ninja Cooking System

Print

Instructions

Place the ground beef into a large mixing bowl. Add the seasonings and the egg and mix well. Pour the rice into the bowl and combine thoroughly. Form meatballs of equal size and place them into the Ninja. (My batch contained 15 fairly large meatballs.) Set the Ninja to stovetop high and brown the meatballs on all sides. Once the meatballs have browned, pour the tomato sauce into the Ninja and give a quick, gentle stir, which makes sure some sauce gets under the meatballs. Set the Ninja to dry bake 350 and cook for 30 minutes. Serve immediately over rice.

Did you make this recipe and love it?

I'd love to see it! Please tag me @valmg on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook. Thanks for your support!