Porcupine Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (lean)
• 0.5 cup long-grain white rice (uncooked)
• 0.25 cup water
• 0.25 cup onion (finely chopped)
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 15 oz tomato sauce (divided (one 15oz can))
• 1 cup water (for the sauce)
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Steps

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, 1/4 cup water, chopped onion, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and 1/2 cup of the tomato sauce.

3. 3

   Mix the ingredients together until well combined, then shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter).

4. 4

   Place the meatballs in a single layer in a 9x13 inch baking dish or a large oven-safe skillet.

5. 5

   In a separate small bowl, whisk together the remaining tomato sauce, 1 cup of water, and the Worcestershire sauce to create the topping.

6. 6

   Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs in the baking dish.

7. 7

   Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.

8. 8

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the meatballs are cooked through.

9. 9

   Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Serve these meatballs over mashed potatoes, with crusty bread, or a side salad. The rice absorbs the tomato sauce as it cooks, resulting in a tender texture.

Nutrition per serving

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• dinner
• comfort food
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