Tasty and Unique Porcupine Meatballs
Porcupine meatballs are a classic American dish that combines tender beef, savory spices, and rice. What makes this recipe special is the unique texture and flavor of the meatballs, thanks to the addition of uncooked rice. With a tangy tomato sauce that's both sweet and savory, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with your friends and family.
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 cup 240 ml water, divided
- 2 tablespoons 30 g light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons 10 ml Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup 90 g uncooked long-grain white rice
- 1/3 cup 40 g chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon 5 g salt
- 1/2 teaspoon 2.5 g garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon 1 g black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon 0.5 g paprika
- 1 pound 450 g lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons 30 ml canola oil
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 175 degrees C (350 degrees F).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the tomato sauce, brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended.
- In another mixing bowl, combine the rice, onion, 1/2 cup of water, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and paprika, and stir until well combined.
- Add the oil and ground beef to the rice mixture, and stir until well mixed.
- Form small meatballs out of the mixture, about 1-2 inches in diameter.
- Arrange the meatballs in a 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving space between each meatball.
- Pour the tomato sauce mixture over the meatballs, making sure each meatball is coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 30 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy