Best 2 Porcupine Balls Recipes

Porcupine balls are a classic comfort food dish that is a creative way to serve rice and ground beef. This hearty dish can be made with pantry staples and can be prepared in less than an hour. These bite-sized morsels feature a savory meatball filling wrapped in a fluffy layer of rice. The porcupine balls are then simmered in a tangy tomato sauce, resulting in a flavorful and satisfying meal. This article will provide a comprehensive guide on how to make the best porcupine balls, including tips on selecting the right ingredients, preparing the meatballs, and cooking the sauce.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

PORCUPINE BALLS

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My grandmother always made these when said we were "REALLY" hungry. Giant meaty, tomato meat balls.

Provided by kadams8

Categories Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion
2 cups five- Minute Rice (or any other cooked and cooled rice)
1 large egg
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup
10 ounces water

Steps:

Thaw beef, chop onions into small pieces (Some people prefer minced).
In a bowl combine beef, onion and egg.
Mix well with hands.
Roll into "meat balls". Any size will do. My husband loves them the size of a tennis ball.
Put rice into large bowl.
Roll "meatballs in rice so they are coated (making them little porcupines).
Place in bake ware dish.
Pour both cans of tomato soup into another bowl and mix with one can of water.
Pour over porcupine balls.
Turn porcupine balls over and spoon some of the soup over them.
Cover and bake at 350°C for 30 minutes, uncover and bake until meat is well done (approximately 30 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 881, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.8, Protein 30.5

CREAM STYLE PORCUPINE BALLS

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My mom gave me this recipe years ago. It's not your typical porcupine balls made with tomato sauce. Meatballs made out of ground chuck have onions and rice in them and cream of celery soup poured over the meatballs and baked in the oven. I like these with mashed potatoes and a side of green beans. Good ole comfort food!

Provided by Crazycook in PA

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup rice, uncooked
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup water
10 3/4 ounces cream of celery soup

Steps:

Mix ground beef with onions, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce and rice and form into balls. Place balls in a baking dish.
Mix soup with water and milk and pour over the meatballs.
Bake, covered at 350 degrees for approximately 75 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.9, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 7.9, Cholesterol 87.6, Sodium 1256, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2, Protein 23.6

Tips:

Use a large bowl to mix the ingredients, as the mixture will be quite wet.
If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or cornflakes instead.
If the mixture is too wet, add more bread crumbs or crushed crackers.
If the mixture is too dry, add a little bit of milk or water.
Form the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball.
Brown the meatballs in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Once the meatballs are browned, add the sauce and simmer for about 30 minutes.
Serve the meatballs over rice, mashed potatoes, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Porcupine meatballs are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. The meatballs are made with a mixture of ground beef, rice, bread crumbs, and spices, and then they are cooked in a tangy tomato sauce. The result is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight.