Porcupine Meatballs: A Heartwarming Family Favorite
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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- 1pound ground beef (85% lean)
- 1/2 cupuncooked long grain white rice
- 1/2 cupwater
- 1/3 cupchopped onion
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1/4 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1large egg
- 1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce
- 1can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
Instructions
- Preheat yourovento 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.
Nutrition
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 20g