Easy Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine Meatballs are a fun and easy dish perfect for family dinners. These meatballs are made with uncooked rice, which cooks inside the meat, giving the dish a delicious, meaty flavor. It’s a great recipe to involve your kids in the kitchen
Equipment
- spatula
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked long-grain rice
- ½ cup water for meatball mixture
- ⅓ cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey as a substitute
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
- 1 cup water for sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the uncooked long-grain rice, ½ cup of water, chopped onion, salt, celery salt, garlic powder, and ground beef (or turkey).
- Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs.
Brown the Meatballs:
- In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides.
- Once browned, remove the skillet from heat.
Prepare the Sauce:
- In another mixing bowl, combine the tomato sauce, 1 cup of water, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Mix well to ensure the sugar is dissolved.
Cook the Meatballs:
- Pour the sauce mixture over the browned meatballs in the skillet.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Make sure the rice inside the meatballs is fully cooked before serving.
Serve:
- Serve the porcupine meatballs hot, with the savory sauce spooned over them.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Pair with a medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot or Zinfandel.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 300 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 20 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 6 g | Salt: 900 mg
