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Old-Fashioned Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

A classic comfort dish featuring meatballs made with rice, simmered in a savory tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice long-grain preferred
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Method
 

Prepare the Meatballs
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked rice, beaten egg, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Cook the Meatballs
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add the meatballs. Brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, combine diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, sugar, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a simmer.
Combine and Simmer
  1. Pour the sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes, until the rice is cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 4g

Notes

Serve with a side of vegetables or over mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

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