Easy Porcupine Meatballs Recipe
Image credit: Steph Gigliotti via YouTube
Porcupine meatballs are a classic dish that you probably grew up eating, but if not, then you should give it a try now, and you won’t regret it. What’s great about this dish is that it’s already a meal itself because it’s filled with cooked rice which makes every bite hearty.
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This is a great dish to serve at parties, cookouts, or any occasion, but you can also make this on an ordinary day. If you want to make your version of this dish extra special, then feel free to add some cheese or other ingredients that you have available depending on your preference. Watch this video tutorial by Steph Gigliotti on YouTube now.
Ingredients for Porcupine Meatballs:
Meatballs
- 1 pound of ground beef
- ½ onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup of cooked rice
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp of fresh or 1 tsp of dried parsley
- 1 tbsp of Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp of garlic powder
- ½ tsp of salt
- ½ tsp of pepper
Sauce
- 1 cup of tomato sauce
- 1 can of condensed tomato soup
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 tbsp of Italian seasoning
How to Make Porcupine Meatballs:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F, then in a large mixing bowl mix together the ground beef, chopped onions, cooked rice, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper just until combined making sure not to overmix.
Step 2
Scoop 1 tablespoon each of the mixture, then shape them into balls, and place them in a 9×13-inch baking dish making sure to space them apart evenly.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, add the tomato sauce, condensed tomato soup, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning, then mix them until well combined, and pour it over the meatballs.
Step 4
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven uncovered, then allow it to bake for about 1 hour, and serve. Enjoy!
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Easy Porcupine Meatballs Recipe
