Porcupine Meatballs
A comforting and hearty dish combining tender meatballs with rice and a savory tomato sauce, perfect for any dinner table.
Ingredients
Meatball Mixture
- 1 lb ground beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a lighter version.
- 1 cup uncooked white rice Brown rice can be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika For extra flavor, consider adding chopped herbs like parsley or basil.
Sauce
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce Can substitute with barbecue sauce or marinara sauce.
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
Cooking
- In a baking dish, combine the tomato sauce and water.
- Place the meatballs in the sauce and cover the dish with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Serve warm.
Notes
Leftovers taste even better the next day. To store, allow meatballs to cool, then place in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Make sure to cover the baking dish tightly with foil while baking to keep the meatballs moist.