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Porcupine Meatballs

Delicious Porcupine Meatballs Recipe with Tomato Sauce Delight

Enjoy flavorful Porcupine Meatballs made with beef, rice, and tomato sauce for a hearty meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried Italian herbs

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • skillet
  • baking dish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and herbs until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  3. Optionally, sear the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat until browned on all sides.
  4. Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs in a baking dish or skillet; ensure they are well-coated.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake covered for 30-40 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Serve hot over spaghetti or with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 18g

Notes

These Porcupine Meatballs are perfect for meal prep, and leftovers can be stored for up to three days.

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