Porcupine Meatballs

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    294 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Porcupine Meatballs

These porcupine meatballs are tender rice-meatballs baked in a zesty tomato sauce. 

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Ingredients

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For The Meatballs

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup cooked white rice see notes for raw rice
  • ¼ cup finely diced onion
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

For the Sauce

  • 10.75 ounces condensed tomato soup 1 can, do not add water/milk
  • 1 cup vegetable juice such as V8
  • 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 
  2. To make the meatballs, in a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, garlic powder, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix just until combined. 
  3. Divide the meat mixture into 20 meatballs and place them in a baking dish, approximately 2 quarts.
  4. In a medium bowl, combine tomato soup, tomato sauce, vegetable juice, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
  5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
  6. Garnish with parsle and serve over rice or mashed potatoes.      

Notes

  • Tomato Soup: I use condensed tomato soup for a bit of sweetness and creaminess. Use the soup directly from the can, no need to add water.
  • Seasoning: I find the soup and vegetable juice to have enough salt for my liking. You can add salt and black pepper if desired.
  • Raw Rice: If using raw rice, use ½ cup of uncooked long-grain white rice to the meatball mixture in place of cooked rice and add ½ cup water to the sauce. Add the meatballs to a large Dutch oven or pot, cover, and cook over a low simmer on the stovetop for 40 minutes or until the rice is tender.  
  • Cooked Rice: Any variety of cooked rice can be used in this recipe in place of white rice.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving 5meatballs Calories 294 (15%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 111mg (37%) Sodium 561mg (23%) Potassium 813mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 990IU (20%) Vitamin C 26.2mg (29%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 294 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 5meatballs
Calories 294 15%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 561mg 23%
Potassium 813mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 990IU 20%
Vitamin C 26.2mg 29%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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