Description
Porcupine meatballs are a fun and hearty dish featuring tender ground beef and rice in a savory tomato sauce, perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 large egg
- 24 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and herbs until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 20-24 total).
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour tomato sauce over browned meatballs. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute ground turkey or chicken for the beef.
- Customize flavors with your favorite herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg