Porcupine Meatballs
You only need 10 minutes of prep for these easy old-fashioned Porcupine Meatballs!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword porcupine meatballs, porcupine meatballs in the oven
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings
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– 6 people (18 meatballs total)
Calories 208.7 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
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1 lb. ground beef (I used 93% lean)
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup grated or finely minced onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup, NOT diluted
1 soup can of water
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Instructions
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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked rice, egg, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. Place the meatballs in the prepared baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato soup and water. Pour soup mixture over the meatballs.
5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 30 more minutes. At this point, the meatballs should be cooked through and the rice
inside the meatballs should be tender. If the rice is still crunchy, cover loosely with foil and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes (or until
rice is done).
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Recipe Notes
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• I used 93% lean ground beef, which is a nice balance of fat to keep the meatballs juicy without leaving too much grease in the baking dish.• Substitute
with ground turkey or a “meatloaf mixture” of ground beef, pork and veal if you prefer.• Can you freeze Porcupine Meatballs? Yes! This dish can be frozen
before or after baking. Simply cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.• Serve the meatballs and tomato sauce over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.•
I do not recommend substituting brown rice for the long grain white rice in this recipe. Brown rice requires a much longer cooking time.
Nutrition Facts
Porcupine Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (3 meatballs with sauce)
Calories 208.7 Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.8g10%
Saturated Fat 2.5g16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 77.7mg26%
Sodium 530.2mg23%
Potassium 313.7mg9%
Carbohydrates 19.4g6%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 4.5g5%
Protein 17.6g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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You only need 10 minutes of prep for these easy old-fashioned Porcupine Meatballs!
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Keyword porcupine meatballs, porcupine meatballs in the oven
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings
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– 6 people (18 meatballs total)
Calories 208.7 kcal
Author Blair
Ingredients
list of 9 items
1 lb. ground beef (I used 93% lean)
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup grated or finely minced onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes)
¾ teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup, NOT diluted
1 soup can of water
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Instructions
list of 5 items
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked rice, egg, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls.
3. Place the meatballs in the prepared baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together tomato soup and water. Pour soup mixture over the meatballs.
5. Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking for 30 more minutes. At this point, the meatballs should be cooked through and the rice
inside the meatballs should be tender. If the rice is still crunchy, cover loosely with foil and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes (or until
rice is done).
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Recipe Notes
Write list…
• I used 93% lean ground beef, which is a nice balance of fat to keep the meatballs juicy without leaving too much grease in the baking dish.• Substitute
with ground turkey or a “meatloaf mixture” of ground beef, pork and veal if you prefer.• Can you freeze Porcupine Meatballs? Yes! This dish can be frozen
before or after baking. Simply cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months.• Serve the meatballs and tomato sauce over rice, pasta or mashed potatoes.•
I do not recommend substituting brown rice for the long grain white rice in this recipe. Brown rice requires a much longer cooking time.
Nutrition Facts
Porcupine Meatballs
Amount Per Serving (3 meatballs with sauce)
Calories 208.7 Calories from Fat 61
% Daily Value*
Fat 6.8g10%
Saturated Fat 2.5g16%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 77.7mg26%
Sodium 530.2mg23%
Potassium 313.7mg9%
Carbohydrates 19.4g6%
Fiber 0.5g2%
Sugar 4.5g5%
Protein 17.6g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
From the seasoned mom
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