Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine meatballs—named for their appearance only, thank goodness—are a classic, comforting dish enjoyed since the early 20th century. Their combination of savory beef, aromatic spices and fluffy rice has satisfied families for generations.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410kcal
Equipment
- 9 x 13 Baking Dish
- Large mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup uncooked regular rice
- ½ cup water
- ⅓ cup onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper
- 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 egg beaten
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 can 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Lightly grease a 9 x 13 baking dish and set aside.
- Mix ground beef, rice, water, onion, salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, parsley and egg. Shape the mixture into 12 balls.
- Place meatballs on the lightly greased baking dish.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the brown sugar, tomato sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meatballs. Cover the dish with foil.
- Bake for 40 minutes covered and 15 minutes uncovered at 350 degrees. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Serving: 3meatballs | Calories: 410kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 121mg | Sodium: 717mg | Potassium: 407mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg