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Tasty Porcupine Meatballs

Porcupine Meatballs

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Enjoy a delightful twist on traditional meatballs with this easy porcupine meatballs recipe, combining ground beef and rice for a fun and flavorful dish that everyone will love.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups canned tomato sauce
  • Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Dice the onion finely and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, uncooked rice, diced onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Roll the mixture into uniform 1-inch meatballs.
  4. In a skillet over medium heat, sear the meatballs in a little oil until browned on all sides.
  5. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatballs and simmer for about 30 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve over rice or pasta.

Notes

  • For added flavor, use seasoned tomato sauce.
  • Substitute rice with quinoa or include diced vegetables like bell peppers for extra crunch.
  • Author: Sophie
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg