Porcupine Meatballs (not real porcupine!)

Hi guys!  Jaymes here!  A shout out to Nikmo for getting this whole thing set up and going!  We've got some SCRUMPTIOUS recipes going and tons more to go so tune in often!

I had never heard of this meal, much less eaten it, until I moved to Utah, but I've had it at 3 different places and it was delicious every time!! It is probably one of the easiest meals you will ever make, but so good! I make double what our family of 2 and an infant can eat, because it's so good I always want leftovers...

Ingredients:
-1 & 1/2 lbs ground beef (or turkey if you prefer)
-1 box of beef rice-a-roni
-8 small cubes of cheddar cheese the size of dice. (Ive used pepperjack and mozzarella before too-both good!)
 -Brown gravy (we have economy sizes of all of the McCormick gravies so we use that)

get started!
In a large mixing bowl, mush ground beef to soften it up. Add the box of dry rice-a-roni AND the packet of beef flavoring. Mix really well using your hands or the back of a large spoon. Once mixed, roll into large balls (about the size of a pool ball), making sure to put a cube of cheese in the center of each one. This makes about 8 meatballs.

Now, set the meatballs side-by-side (not touching) in a skillet or the bottom of a pot. DO NOT LAYER THEM! You want to use something that has a lid. Next, add warm water to surround the meatballs, enough so it comes up about 3/4 the way of the meatballs. Put the lid on and cook them on medium high heat for about 10 minutes or until the water is almost cooked out. Do not stir or turn them. You can add more water if it cooks out before they are done. I always cut one up and sample before serving to make sure they are just right! The rice is meant to be cooked, but a little chewy to create a different texture.

Serve with brown gravy and your choice or sides. We use mashed potatoes and salad. ENJOY!