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Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Porcupine meatballs are a classic comfort food dish made with ground beef and rice, cooked in a savory tomato sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • ½ cup Uncooked White Rice
  • 1 Egg beaten
  • ¼ cup Onion finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 can Tomato Sauce 15 oz
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1 ½ inch meatballs.
  3. In a large skillet, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. In a bowl, mix tomato sauce and water. Pour over the meatballs in the skillet.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and rice is tender.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Comfort Food
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