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Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Porcupine Meatballs Recipe
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These Porcupine Meatballs are a classic, comforting dish featuring flavorful meatballs made with ground beef and rice, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner and pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.

Ingredients

Porcupine Meatballs:

  • 1 pound lean ground beef (85% or 93%)
  • ½ medium yellow onion, finely diced
  • ½ cup long-grain rice
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Sauce:

  • 29 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 2 to 3 cloves)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garnish:

  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Meatballs: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, onion, rice, egg, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
  3. Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine tomato sauce, chicken stock, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Pour half of the sauce into the baking dish, place meatballs on top, then cover with remaining sauce. Bake covered for 1 hour at 400°F.
  4. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Refrigerate leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven.
  • To freeze uncooked meatballs, freeze individually before storing in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months. Thaw before cooking. Cooked meatballs can also be frozen for up to 3 months.
  • Affiliate links for tools and equipment: 9×13 Glass Baking Dish, Glass Mixing Bowls.

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