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Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Classic porcupine meatballs made with ground beef and rice, simmered in a savory tomato sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg beaten
  • ¼ cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz)
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, rice, egg, onion, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1 ½ inch meatballs.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  4. In a bowl, mix tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meatballs in the skillet.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and rice is tender.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food, Meatballs
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