Easy Baked Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine meatballs are a fun and delicious twist on traditional meatballs. They get their name from the rice mixed into the meat, which sticks out like little quills when cooked. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for a family dinner. Kids love them; they're a great way to add variety to your meal rotation.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Large skillet or baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Foil (if baking)
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball.
- In a large skillet, mix the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Place the meatballs in the skillet with the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover the skillet with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Alternatively, you can simmer the meatballs on the stovetop for about 45 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Serve the meatballs hot, topped with the sauce.