Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs are a delightful and comforting dish bringing together lean ground beef, rice, and aromatic seasonings, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup long-grain rice Ensure the rice is long-grain for the best texture.
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Sauce
- 29 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Garnish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, diced onion, rice, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into about 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
Sauce Preparation
- In another mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Baking
- Pour half of the sauce into the baking dish. Arrange the meatballs on top, then cover them with the remaining sauce.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour, until the rice is tender and the meatballs are fully cooked.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy your meal.
Notes
Leftover Porcupine Meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, they can be frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
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