Porcupine Ball Recipe

Name: Porcupine Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; ½ cup rice, uncooked; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 1 cup tomato puree; 2 tablespoons shortening; 1 medium onion, cut in rings; 1 cup hot water; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup celery, diced; 1 green pepper, diced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
½ cup rice, uncooked
⅛ teaspoon pepper
1 cup tomato puree
2 tablespoons shortening
1 medium onion, cut in rings
1 cup hot water
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup celery, diced
1 green pepper, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon sugar

1
Combine beef, rice, salt, pepper and 2/3 cup tomato puree.
2
Mix well and shape into 8 balls.
3
Preheat fry pan to 375*.
4
Melt shortening and brown meatballs on all sides.
5
Reduce heat to 225*.
6
Add onion, tomato sauce, celery and green pepper.
7
Dissolve salt, dry mustard, sugar and remaining tomato puree in hot water; pour over meatballs.
8
Cover and cook for 45 minutes or until done, adding water if necessary.
9
Serve hot from the pan.

434

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, ½ cup rice, uncooked, ⅛ teaspoon pepper, 1 cup tomato puree, and more.

Yes, Porcupine Ball falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Porcupine Ball

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