Party Porcupine Meatballs
๐ Cook Time: 3 hours
๐ Prep Time: 10 minutes
๐ Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes
๐ฅ Description: Get ready to impress your guests with these delightful Party Porcupine Meatballs! Perfect for any gathering, these meatballs are a savory blend of ground pork, ground beef, and aromatic seasonings, served atop a bed of fluffy Minute Rice. The secret sauce, a tantalizing mix of ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and barbecue sauce, adds a sweet and tangy flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Quick and easy to prepare, these meatballs are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
๐ Recipe Category: White Rice
๐ Keywords: Rice, Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ground pork |
| 1 | Ground beef |
| 1 | Onion |
| 1 | Minute Rice |
| 2 | Ketchup |
| 1 | Brown sugar |
| 1/2 | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1/2 | Barbecue sauce |
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 513.1
- Fat Content: 20.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 7.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 91.9mg
- Sodium Content: 890.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 54.5g
- Fiber Content: 0.7g
- Sugar Content: 41.1g
- Protein Content: 27.4g
Recipe Instructions:
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Start by preheating your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, ground beef, finely chopped onion, and Minute Rice. Use your hands to gently mix the ingredients until well combined.
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Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
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While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and barbecue sauce until well combined.
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Once the meatballs are done baking, transfer them to a crockpot or slow cooker. Pour the sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Set the crockpot to low heat and cook the meatballs in the sauce for 2-3 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the meatballs to become tender.
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Serve the Party Porcupine Meatballs hot, either as an appetizer or as a main dish, alongside fluffy white rice or your favorite side dishes. Enjoy the savory-sweet flavors and the tender texture of these irresistible meatballs!
Whether you’re hosting a party, preparing a weeknight dinner, or simply craving a delicious and satisfying meal, these Party Porcupine Meatballs are sure to become a family favorite. With their easy preparation and incredible flavor, they’re bound to be a hit every time you make them!
