Description
These delicious and fun Porcupine Meatballs are a family favorite! Ground beef mixed with uncooked rice gives them their signature “porcupine” look, and they simmer to perfection in a flavorful tomato sauce. Easy, budget-friendly, and perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 ½ cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup water or beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet.
- Combine tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, and sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the meatballs, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or chicken.
- Brown the meatballs first to lock in flavor.
- Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg