Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine meatballs are a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender ground beef and rice, simmered in rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, these hearty meatballs deliver a delightful blend of flavors that everyone will love. Easy to prepare, they transform simple ingredients into a memorable meal that fills your home with warmth and inviting aromas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking dish.
- Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs; cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes or until the rice is cooked through.
- Serve warm over pasta or rice with additional sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg