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.
Brown Rice Meatballs
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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
Instructions
- 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.