Description
Porcupine Meatballs are a nostalgic comfort food that combines savory ground beef and tender rice, creating a delightful dish that’s both fun to make and eat. With their unique texture and rich tomato sauce, these meatballs are perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they will surely bring smiles around your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well covered.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for approximately 45 minutes. Remove the foil during the last 10 minutes for browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, sear the meatballs in a skillet before baking. - Substitute ground beef with turkey or chicken for a lighter option. - Add herbs like parsley or basil for added freshness.