Porcupine Meatballs Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 40 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 50 minutes
Description:
Porcupine meatballs are a delightful dish that’s not only fast and easy to prepare but also perfect for getting kids involved in the kitchen. These meatballs, infused with the flavors of tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce, paired with the subtle texture of rice, make for a hearty and comforting meal. Serve them alongside a crisp green salad and warm garlic bread for a satisfying dinner the whole family will love!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 289.6
- Fat Content: 12.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 5g
- Cholesterol Content: 120.2mg
- Sodium Content: 852.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.1g
- Fiber Content: 1.9g
- Sugar Content: 5.2g
- Protein Content: 26.6g
Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 2 cans tomato sauce
- 1/4 cup long grain rice
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup water
Instructions:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg with one can of tomato sauce.
- Mix together the uncooked long grain rice, brown rice, parsley flakes, dried onion, salt, and pepper, then add to the tomato sauce mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Add the lean ground beef to the mixture and mix thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs, forming approximately 20 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs into a 10-inch skillet.
- In a small bowl, mix together the remaining can of tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the meatballs in the skillet.
- Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Cover the skillet and simmer for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Once cooked, serve the porcupine meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley flakes if desired.
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure to stir the meatballs occasionally while cooking to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
- These porcupine meatballs freeze well, so consider making a double batch and freezing some for later enjoyment.
- Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite herbs and spices to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- For a lighter option, you can use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
- Serve these delicious meatballs with a side of mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Enjoy your homemade porcupine meatballs! 🍽️🍅🥩
