Kid-Friendly Porcupine Meatballs (Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Egg Free)

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

ground beef (I used ground venison; ground turkey or ground chicken may also be used)

1/2 cup

uncooked rice (see more info in notes below)

small onion, chopped finely

1 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

garlic or celery salt

2 1/2 cups

tomato juice (see notes)

4 cloves

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1/2 tsp

cinnamon

2 tbsp

brown sugar (optional; amount to taste if used)

1 tbsp

gluten-free Worcestershire sauce (see notes for substitutes)

or two of red pepper flakes (optional)