Porcupine Meatballs
These easy porcupine meatballs are made with a delicious mixture of ground beef and rice cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Tender, moist and super flavorful!
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ pounds lean ground beef (can use 1/2 ground beef and 1/2 ground pork)
- ⅓ cup long grain rice
- 1 large egg , beaten
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion , or 1 Tablespoon minced onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic , or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 Tablespoons finely chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley , optional
- 1-2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomato soup
- ½ Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup water
For serving: Fresh parsley, Rice, Mashed potatoes, or Cooked noodles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together the meat, rice, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper and parsley until just combined, being careful not to overmix. Add 1 to 2 Tablespoons water, as needed to keep a wet mixture.
- Using a medium cookie scoop or spoon, scoop the meat and roll with hands to form into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. When hot, add meatballs and cook 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned all over. Pour in the tomato soup, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Bring to a simmer and cover with a lid. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 35 to 45 minutes, or until rice in the meatballs is tender.
Notes
Sauce: Switch up the sauce with a gravy (similar to Swedish meatballs) or a roasted tomato sauce.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze the formed, uncooked meatballs on a baking sheet until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then brown and simmer in the tomato soup sauce as directed until the rice is tender.
Nutrition
Serving: 4meatballs, Calories: 237kcal, Carbohydrates: 17g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 90mg, Sodium: 662mg, Potassium: 651mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 345IU, Vitamin C: 9mg, Calcium: 31mg, Iron: 3mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
