Many people have adopted a gluten free diet, which can make planning food for parties and entertaining difficult. When making food for gluten intolerant party guests, there are many things to consider. You want the food to taste good, be simple to prepare and be fairly inexpensive. Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs fit all the criteria.
Of course, Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs are not made of porcupine. They get their name from the appearance they take on while cooking, which slightly resembles a porcupine.
Unlike most meatballs, these gluten free meatballs contain no bread crumbs. You won’t miss the filler, though. Meatballs with rice in them instead of bread or cracker crumbs are more filling and satisfying than their counterparts, and are suitable for a gluten free diet.
Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs are not just food for gluten intolerant party guests, all of your guests will love these gluten free meatballs, and come back for seconds.
Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs should be browned before adding the sauce to seal in their flavor. You can prepare and finish Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs in a large skillet, or use the alternate methods for baking instructions and crock pot preparation. Each way will produce the same great results, pick the one that is most convenient to you.
Ingredients for Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs
- 3 lbs. ground beef
- 1 1/2 c. uncooked rice (not minute or quick cook rice)
- 3/4 c. chopped onion
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 Tbs. salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 tsp pepper
- 2- 8oz. cans tomato sauce
- 2 c. water
Preparation for Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine beef, rice, onion, garlic, cinnamon, salt and pepper.
- Roll into 1 to 1 1/2 inch balls.
- In a large skillet, brown Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs, turning frequently.
Skillet Cooking Method for Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs
- Add water and tomato sauce to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
- Uncover and let rest 10 minutes. Sauce will thicken slightly.
Baking Instructions for Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Place browned Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs in a large baking dish.
- Pour tomato sauce and water over meatballs.
- Cover tightly.
- Bake for 45 minutes to one hour.
- Remove from oven, uncover and let rest for 10 minutes. Sauce will thicken slightly.
Crock Pot Preparation for Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs
- Place browned Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs in crock pot.
- Cover with tomato sauce and water.
- Cook 2-3 hours on high, 8-10 hours on low.
Recipe makes 36-48 gluten free meatballs.
Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs can be frozen after browning and stored for up to three months in an air tight container. Place frozen meatballs in a crock pot and cook for 4-6 hours on high, 10-12 hours on low.
Gluten Free Porcupine Meatballs are a great food for parties and entertaining. Want more ideas on food for gluten intolerant party guests? Try Southwest Chicken Potato Skins, Gluten free Mozzarella Sticks and Gluten Free Onion Rings.
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