Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of porcupine meatballs, a delightful dish where tender ground beef and rice unite under a rich tomato sauce. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, these meatballs are not just a meal; they’re a joyful experience that brings everyone together. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser on your table in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white or brown rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, egg, and Parmesan until combined.
- Form the mixture into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on the baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté meatballs until browned on all sides (approximately 5 minutes).
- Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs; bring to simmer and cook for about 20 minutes.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg