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Porcupine Meatballs

Delicious Porcupine Meatballs: Comfort Food Made Easy

Enjoy comfort with Porcupine Meatballs: juicy beef and rice in a rich tomato sauce, ready in under 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey for a lighter option
  • 1/2 cup Uncooked White Rice ensure it's unprocessed
  • 1 small Onion (finely chopped) can replace with shallots
  • 1/4 cup Milk or beef broth for added richness
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust to your taste preferences
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground offers best flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic as a substitute
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce soy sauce can be used if necessary
For the Sauce
  • 1 can (15 oz) Tomato Sauce opt for homemade for a fresher taste
  • 1/2 cup Water replace half with beef stock for richer flavor
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugar or honey as a natural alternative
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning customize with individual herbs if desired
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley (optional) or omit if unavailable

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients and equipment.
  2. Combine ground beef, uncooked white rice, finely chopped onion, milk, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently.
  3. Form 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and place them into a greased baking dish.
  4. Whisk together the tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning until well blended.
  5. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish, ensuring they are coated.
  6. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through.
  8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Quality ingredients elevate flavors. Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Taste test for seasoning and feel free to add veggies.

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