Budget Rice A Roni Meatballs Food

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS W/ RICE-A-RONI

Steps:

• Mix ground beef with egg and rice-a-roni, reserving seasoning packet.
• Shape into balls.
• Brown in frying pan, on all sides.
• Drain grease.
• Sprinkle seasoning packet on top.
• Mix brown gravy mix and pour on top.
• Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
• Serve over mashed potatoes.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix the ground beef and the Rice-a-roni together in a large bowl. Set the rice seasoning packet aside for later use. Form meat mixture into 1 to 1-1/2 inch balls.
• 2. Brown meatballs in a 10" skillet on medium to high heat until brown on most sides.
• 3. Pour 2 to 2-1/2 cups water and the Beef Rice A Roni's seasoning packet in with meatballs. Cover & let simmer until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• 4. Serve & Enjoy

RICE-A-RONI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• 1. Mix together the rice-a-roni (save the flavor packet for later), egg and hamburger together with your hands. Don't over mix or they will become tough.
• 2. Scoop out 1/4 - 1/3 cup of the meat mixture and roll into a ball. Place in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown all sides of the meatball.
• 3. When all sides are browned (middle will still be a little pink), pour the season packet and 2 1/2 cups of water over everything. Bring to a boil, turn down the heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until most of the liquid has been absorbed.

BUDGET RICE-A-RONI MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Set seasoning mix aside.
• Combine the rice mix and the egg.
• Add the raw beef in a large bowl and mix together with your hands.
• Roll into meatballs (about an inch and a half).
• In a large skillet, brown the meatballs on all sides.
• Meanwhile, mix the seasoning packet and boiling water.
• Pour over the meatballs and simmer for 30 minutes.
• Pour the cornstarch/water mixture into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes.

BUDGET RICE-A-RONI

Steps:

• In a large airtight container combine rice, vermicelli, onion flakes and parsley. Store in the pantry to use as needed.
• To make 4-6 Servings:.
• In a large skillet with a tight fitting lid melt 2 tablespoons Butter.
• Add 1 cup of the rice/vermicelli mixture and saute over medium-high heat until vermicelli is browned. Increase heat to high and immediately add broth and water. Bring to boil. (Note: You can also heat broth and water to a boil before adding to rice/vermicelli mixture if desired.)
• Reduce heat. Cover and simmer gently for about 15-20 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Do not lift lid.
• Remove from heat. Fluff with fork. Taste and season with salt and pepper as desired.

RICE A RONI FROM SCRATCH IN THE MICROWAVE

Steps:

• Place rice, orzo (or other pasta) and margarine in a 2 quart heavy glass bowl. Microwave on high 3 1/2 - 4 minutes stirring after every minute (more often toward the end if you use pasta other than orzo) or until pasta is golden brown.
• Stir in broth (or bouillon) and spices.
• Microwave 12 minutes on high.
• Let sit 3 minutes in microwave.
• Fluff with fork and serve.

RICE A RONI PORCUPINE MEATBALLS RECIPE - (3.2/5)

Steps:

• mix hamburger, egg and rice together and form meatballs. Brown in large frying pan. Once browned pour in 2 1/2 cups water and seasoning packet. dinner for 20 mins.