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Old-Fashioned Porcupine Meatballs

Old-Fashioned Porcupine Meatballs

Tender beef and rice meatballs simmered in rich tomato sauce—pure comfort! Serve over mashed potatoes for a nostalgic, home-cooked favorite.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 460
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Equipment

  • Large Skillet with Lid
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon or Scoop

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mix ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
  2. Step 2: In a large skillet, stir together tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce over medium heat.
  3. Step 3: Gently add the meatballs to the sauce. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45–50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Step 4: Serve hot over mashed potatoes or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 26gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Want extra flavor? Add a splash of beef broth to the sauce or mix in a pinch of Italian seasoning to the meat mixture. These freeze well too!

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