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Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Porcupine meatballs are a classic comfort food made with ground beef and rice, cooked in a savory tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl

Ingredients:  

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Sauce

  • 1 can tomato soup 10.75 oz can
  • 1 cup water

Instructions: 

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  • Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
  • In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • In a bowl, combine tomato soup and water. Pour over the meatballs.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and rice is tender.

Notes:

Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Comfort Food
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