Best 11 Porcupine Meatballs Iii Recipes

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Porcupine meatballs are a popular dish made from ground meat, rice, and spices, typically served in a tomato sauce. If you're in search of the ultimate porcupine meatball recipe, you've come to the right place. This article will guide you through the process of creating delicious, tender, and flavorful porcupine meatballs that will satisfy your taste buds like never before. Get ready to explore a world of culinary delight as we embark on a journey to find the best porcupine meatball recipe.

Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Great meatballs that have rice in them, and are simmered in a tomato-Worcestershire sauce. Definitely a kid pleaser; these were my all time favorites as a kid, and are to my kids now! All you have to do is cook up a vegetable to go on the side and you have a complete meal.

Provided by ChipotleChick

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 55m

Yield 20 meatballs, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, snipped or 1/2 tablespoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup, divided
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the tomato soup. Mix well.
  • Shape mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
  • Place meatballs in a large skillet.
  • Mix rest of soup, water, and Worcestershire in a small bowl; pour over meatballs.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover; and simmer 40 mintes or until meatballs are cooked and rice is soft, stirring often.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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These well-seasoned porcupine meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are one of my mom's best main dishes. I used to love this meal when I was growing up. I made it at home for our children, and now my daughters make it for their families. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Combine tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Beef, raw rice, onion and Italian seasoning come together in this simple weeknight dinner of porcupine meatballs. Where'd the name come from? While the meatballs bake, the grains of rice pop out and look incredibly similar to porcupine quills. Simmer the meatballs in a quick homemade tomato sauce for a delicious, family-friendly dish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef, preferably 80/20 (80 percent lean)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 small onion, finely diced
1/2 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, plus more for serving
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
One 28-ounce can tomato puree
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Use your hands to mix the ground beef, egg, onion, rice, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Roll the meat mixture into 24 balls (each about 2 heaping tablespoons and 1 inch in diameter).
  • Heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the meatballs and cook until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the tomato puree, ketchup, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper until the sauce is combined and meatballs are well coated.
  • Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink, the rice is tender and poking out and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 50 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and top with more chopped parsley.

CLASSIC PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Porcupine meatballs, a mixture of beef and rice cooked in a tomato sauce, are an old-fashioned favorite, either oven-baked or simmered on the stove.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2/3 cup raw long-grain white rice
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (or Cajun seasoning )
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Optional: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if cooking on the stovetop)
For the Sauce:
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce (or two 8-ounce cans)
1 cup water
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the rice, water, chopped onion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
  • Shape the ground beef mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls. Use a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to help make them uniform in size. (Or you can weigh them as you shape them.) Place them in an ungreased 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Make the sauce by mixing together the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce in a measuring cup or bowl.
  • Now it's time to cook the meatballs. Continue reading for the oven method, or scroll down to the stovetop method.
  • Pour the sauce over the porcupine meatballs, cover the baking dish tightly with foil, and bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 55 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake the meatballs 15 to 20 minutes longer, until bubbling and cooked through. Serve and enjoy.
  • Add about 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large deep skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the shaped meatballs and cook, turning, until the meatballs are evenly browned. Drain and discard the drippings.
  • Add the tomato sauce ingredients to the skillet and bring the mixture to a simmer. Lower the heat and cover the pan. Continue cooking for about 45 minutes. Check occasionally and add water, if necessary. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 736 mg, Sugar 3 g, Fat 14 g, ServingSize 6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

MELINDA'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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This is, by far, the best recipe for porcupine meatballs I have ever had. This is a recipe that was given to my mom when she married back in 1970. The recipe also includes cooking directions for stovetop cooking or cooking in the oven. Hope you enjoy as much as our family does.

Provided by Melinda S.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground beef
½ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup water
⅓ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water, or more as needed
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup water, onion, salt, celery salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 12 meatballs.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the meatballs. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain and discard any excess grease. Pour the tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in more water if the sauce becomes too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1414.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS III



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These tangy meatballs are fun to make, and kids love them!

Provided by DKOSKO

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
1 pound ground beef
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 egg, slightly beaten
¼ cup minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons shortening
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 1/4 cup of the tomato soup with the ground beef, rice, egg, onion and salt. Firmly shape into 16 meatballs.
  • In a small bowl, mix remaining tomato soup with a half soup can of water and the mustard.
  • Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Place garlic and meatballs in the skillet. Cook, gently stirring, until evenly browned; drain. Pour tomato soup and mustard mixture over the meatballs and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1090.7 mg, Sugar 6 g

MOM'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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These were a favorite of mine when I was growing up. This is taken from my family cookbook. I've made them with ground turkey also - very tastey!

Provided by Babs7

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix together first eight ingredients and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
  • In large skillet or Dutch oven, mix tomato soup and tomato sauce with water. Stir to mix completely.
  • Bring sauce to boil, and drop in meatballs, making sure they are well covered in the sauce.
  • Lower heat to simmer and cover with close-fitting lid.
  • Gently stir after 20 minutes.
  • Continue to cook with pan covered for 20 minutes longer.
  • They are finished when rice is tender and sticks out like little spines on the meatballs.

PORCUPINES



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These are great to make ahead of time and then freeze. We freeze them with mashed potatoes and corn as part of a homemade TV dinner.

Provided by Tara

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lean ground beef
½ cup uncooked white rice
½ cup water
½ cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon celery salt
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup of water and onion. Blend in salt, celery salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat.
  • In an 11x7 inch baking dish, combine the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Place the browned meatballs into the tomato sauce, turning to coat well.
  • Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.9 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 54.8 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1107.4 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS II



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Simple and delicious. Beef meatballs with rice, simmered in tomato soup. Great for a fast meal on a busy schedule.

Provided by Yvonne

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
½ cup water
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 cup uncooked instant rice
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the tomato soup and the water. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, instant rice, onion, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup of the soup mixture. Mix thoroughly, and shape into 1 inch balls.
  • Place meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat. Pour in the remaining soup mixture and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until meatballs are thoroughly browned and rice is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 68.1 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 721.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

ULTIMATE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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Meatballs that wind up looking like little pokey porcupines! I decided to post our version of these great meatballs since none of the others were "quite" right. UPDATE: I have frozen these with the sauce and uncooked meatballs together, then placed frozen in the crockpot on low for 5-6 hours and it worked great!

Provided by jswinks

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup brown rice, uncooked
1 tablespoon onion, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
10 ounces water (one soup can)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine meat, rice, onion and salt. Form into 1-2 inch meatballs.
  • Place in a single layer in a deep baking dish.
  • Combine soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Pour over meatballs (meatballs should be mostly covered).
  • Bake covered for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees, or until rice is tender. (Takes about an hour if using white long grain rice, takes up to 2 hours if using brown rice). *You may want to stir partway through if meatballs aren't completely covered, to allow all of the rice to absorb some liquid*.
  • Note for freezer cooking: Flash freeze raw meatballs. Place in ziploc bag when frozen. Freeze soup mixture separately in another ziploc bag. When ready to cook, thaw both meat and soup (will need to re-stir soup because it separates), then combine into baking pan to bake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 980.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 25.4

OVEN BAKED PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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You can make the meatballs ahead of time and freeze. Then simply remove from the freezer, add the remaining ingredients and bake. Double this recipe for a buffet company meal or camping trip. So easy to make as there's no need to brown the meatballs in the skillet-saves time and bother.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup rice
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon instant minced onion or 1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, rice, milk, minced onion, salt and pepper in bowl. Mix lightly, but well. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of mixture into 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan.
  • Combine tomato soup and water in bowl; mix well. Pour over meatballs. Cover baking pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in 350°F oven 1 hour or until hot and bubbly. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.4, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 80.9, Sodium 943.9, Carbohydrate 21.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 4.3, Protein 23.9

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked rice instead of cooking it from scratch.
  • If you don't have tomato soup, you can substitute tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes.
  • Add a teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce to the sauce for a richer flavor.
  • If you like spicy meatballs, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
  • Serve the meatballs with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
  • Leftover meatballs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Porcupine meatballs are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and loved by people of all ages. With their simple ingredients and delicious flavor, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at your next family meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner, give porcupine meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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