Porcupine Meatballs

INGREDIENTS

• 1lb organic grass fed ground beef
• 3/4 C long grain white rice, uncooked
• 3/4 C water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 1/2 a chopped fresh onion or 1 tbsp dried minced onion
• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1/2-3/4 jar of organic pasta sauce
• 1 C water
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worchestershire sauce

DIRECTIONS

1.  Mix first 7 ingredients together.
2. heat olive oil in a large skillet.
3. Form meat/rice mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches (makes about 10 meatballs).
4. Brown in skillet over medium heat.
5. Meanwhile, mix the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
6. Drain grease, then pour sauce mixture over meatballs.
7. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 1 hour.

This is a hit with everyone in our family! I send leftovers for DD1's school lunch. One meatball is plenty in a thermos.