PORCUPINE MEATBALLS RECIPE
Porcupine Meatballs baked in savory tomato sauce are a comforting family dinner made with ground beef, rice, and simple pantry spices.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 369kcal
Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef or half beef + half pork
- ½ cup uncooked long-grain rice not instant
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp paprika optional
- ½ tsp cumin
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3 Tbsp milk
- salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce:
- 3 tomatoes, crushed or 14 oz tomato sauce/crushed tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups water or beef broth
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp oregano
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Mix meatballs: Combine beef, rice, onion, egg, parsley, Worcestershire, milk, and seasonings. Mix gently.
- Shape: Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 20).
- Assemble: Place the meatballs in a deep baking dish, then add crushed tomatoes, broth, onion, sugar, and spices. Stir gently.
- Bake: Cook uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is thickened.
- Serve: Sprinkle with parsley and enjoy warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 369kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 115mg | Sodium: 276mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1226IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 5mg