Porcupine Meatballs - 2ways Recipe

Name: Porcupine Meatballs - 2ways
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg ground beef (2.2lbs); ½ cup long grain rice, uncooked; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped or ½ tablespoon dried parsley; ¼ cup onion, finely chopped; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; ½ cup pasta sauce, I use Pasta Sauce #1; 1 head roasted garlic, Roasted Garlic skins removed and mashed; 1 cup pasta sauce, I use Pasta Sauce #1; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ½ cup water; 1 tablespoon olive oil; ½ cup onion, chopped; ¾ cup brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons apple vinegar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons soy sauce, light

Servings: persons

1 kg ground beef (2.2lbs)
½ cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped or ½ tablespoon dried parsley
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup pasta sauce, I use Pasta Sauce #1
1 head roasted garlic, Roasted Garlic skins removed and mashed
1 cup pasta sauce, I use Pasta Sauce #1
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup onion, chopped
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 tablespoons apple vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce, light

1
Combine ground beef, rice, egg, parsley, 1/4 cup onions, finely chopped, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup of the pasta sauce.
2
Mix well.
3
Scoop out with a tablespoon & shape about 75 small meatballs.
4
Fry 1/2 cup of chopped onion in oil until tender.
5
Add all other sweet sauce ingredients and simmer 20 minutes.
6
Add half the meatballs and cook 1 hour on medium.
7
Mix rest of the pasta sauce, water, roasted garlic and Worcestershire in a small bowl; Place the rest of the meatballs in a second skillet pour the pasta sauce mixture over the meatballs & bring to a boil, reduce heat; cover; and simmer 45 minutes to an hour or until meatballs are cooked and rice is soft, stirring often.

1700

kcal

Calories

Fat

212

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg ground beef (2.2lbs), ½ cup long grain rice, uncooked, 2 eggs, slightly beaten, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, snipped or ½ tablespoon dried parsley, and more.

Yes, Porcupine Meatballs - 2ways 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Porcupine Meatballs - 2ways

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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