Porcupine Meatballs

Name: Porcupine Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound ground beef; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; Chopped green onions, optional

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Cook: 1 hour

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Porcupine meatballs get their moist, tender texture from rice, which acts as a binding agent to keep the meatballs together.

Ingredients

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Chopped green onions, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Combine tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. If desired, sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 421 calories, 21g fat (6g saturated fat), 70mg cholesterol, 1317mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 24g protein.

These well-seasoned porcupine meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are one of my mom's best main dishes. I used to love this meal when I was growing up. I made it at home for our children, and now my daughters make it for their families. —Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

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