Description
Embrace the heartwarming simplicity and delightful taste of Porcupine Meatballs. This traditional dish combines tender meatballs with hidden grains of rice that pop out just enough to resemble tiny quills, creating a visually appealing and deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for family dinners, these meatballs are sure to comfort and please everyone around the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, water, onion, salt, garlic powder, pepper, egg, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in a baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes. Pour this sauce over the meatballs in the dish.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender.
Notes
- Ensure the rice is fully cooked by testing a meatball before serving. If the rice feels crunchy, bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute regular Worcestershire sauce with a gluten-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (4 total)
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg