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Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

A comforting dish featuring meatballs made with ground beef and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: porcupine meatballs, comfort food, family recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, chopped onion, milk, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Mix until well combined, but do not overmix.
  • Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
  • Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • In a separate saucepan, heat tomato sauce over medium heat.
  • Add Italian seasoning to the sauce, stirring well.
  • Once the sauce is simmering, gently add the meatballs to the sauce.
  • Cover the saucepan and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Serve hot with rice or pasta.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 2g