Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Name: Porcupine Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup uncooked white rice; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup chopped onion (1 small onion); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 large clove garlic, minced); 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chopped onion (1 small onion)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (or 1 large clove garlic, minced)
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1
Mix the meat, rice, 1/2 cup of water, onion, salt, celery salt (which I don't usually use, but this recipe came this way), garlic powder or minced garlic, and pepper.
2
Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
3
Stovetop cooking method: Heat 1 TBLS of salad oil in a large skillet and cook the meatballs over medium heat until brown. Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
4
Oven cooking method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the meatballs in an ungreased baking dish, 8 X 8 X 2-inches. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the meatballs. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.
5
Serve with veggies, salad, and good crusty bread!
6
Note: using brown rice is not recommended.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup uncooked white rice, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 cup chopped onion (1 small onion), and more.

Yes, Porcupine Meatballs 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 Meatballs

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