Best 6 Porcupine Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Delve into the world of culinary artistry and discover the secrets to crafting the ultimate porcupine meatballs in a rich and flavorful tomato sauce. This classic comfort food dish, with its tender meatballs studded with fluffy rice, is a delightful symphony of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary journey, this guide will equip you with the essential knowledge and techniques to create this hearty and heartwarming dish that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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Big, juicy Italian-style meatballs in a rich tomato sauce, made with rice that sticks out a bit like porcupine quills when cooked. Porcupine Meatballs are a hearty and flavorful dish that's been passed down for generations!

Provided by Sara Garska

Categories     Main Course

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 can crushed tomatoes (28 ounce can)
1 can tomato sauce (14 ounce can)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup water
pinch sugar
1 pound ground beef
¼ pound mild Italian sausage
½ cup rice
1 teaspoon salt (IF your Italian seasoning does not have salt in it)
¼ cup onion (chopped)
¼ cup green pepper (chopped)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

Steps:

  • In large pot or Dutch oven, combine tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and water. Add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and a pinch of sugar.
  • Warm sauce over low heat while you make the meatballs.
  • Mix together meatball ingredients in a large bowl, then form into large balls, about 2 inches in diameter.
  • Gently add the meatballs to the warm tomato sauce. Use a spoon to cover all of the meatballs with sauce.
  • Cook at a low simmer for 1 1/2 to two hours - do not allow the sauce to boil.
  • Remove from heat and let rest for about 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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My dad created this recipe in college. And has been a family favorite ever since! For added flavor, add seasoning salt to beef, or use bison.

Provided by Publicsafetydan

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground beef
1 cup instant rice
1 white onion, chopped
1 egg
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
28 fluid ounces water

Steps:

  • Mix ground beef, rice, onion, and egg together in a bowl with your hands; shape into tennis-ball sized balls.
  • Stir tomato sauce and water together in a large pot; bring too a boil. Gently lie meatballs into the sauce, place cover on the pot, and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cook until meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Put meatballs on a plate, cut each into halves, and ladle sauce over the meatballs to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.8 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 745 mg, Sugar 6 g

ULTRA SIMPLE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE



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I looked around and all of the porcupine meatball recipes that have been posted include extra and (I think) unnecessary ingredients like Worcestershire sauce. This is the recipe my family has been using since I was a kid. They're very easy to make, taste great with ground beef or turkey, and freeze well. A couple of notes: if you use onion, chop it so it isn't only about double the size of the rice (or less). If it's too much larger it might not be as easy to form the meatballs and could be weird to bite in to. The rice you use should be uncooked Minute Rice, the kind that cooks in like 5 minutes or so.

Provided by HocoRuco

Categories     Meatballs

Time 1h5m

Yield 36 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup rice
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
1 egg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine meat, rice, onion, egg and one can of soup.
  • Roll into meatballs that are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and put in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
  • Combine second can of tomato soup with water (only about half as much as you would to make it into tomato soup) and pour half over the meatballs in baking dish.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Make sure you're keeping an eye on them. Cut one meatball in half to determine if it is cooked all the way through.
  • Heat remaining tomato soup and water mixture and pour over meatballs when serving.

KITTENCAL'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SWEET AND SOUR TOMATO SAUCE



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If you don't mind the idea of using canned soup this is a delicious tomato sauce, because of the instant rice in the meatballs it will need about 1-1/2 to 2 hours of cooking time , I sometimes remove about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the simmering sauce cool slightly then mix into the ground beef mixture before shaping into meatballs, you may need to adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts during cooking --- for meatballs I use my recipe#69173

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons oil (or as needed)
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional or adjust to desired heat level)
2 (14 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup, undiluted (Campbell's is best to use)
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4-1/3 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 lbs ground beef (use my Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs)
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice (such as Minute Rice)

Steps:

  • For the meatballs; mix the ground beef with ingredients stated in the recipe.
  • Mix in 1-1/2 cups instant uncooked rice.
  • Shape into about 1-1/4--inch balls or as desired, then place onto a plate.
  • For the sauce; in a pot heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add in onion, oregano and basil; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
  • Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a simmer stirring over medium heat until well combined.
  • Place the meatballs into the simmering sauce; bring back to a simmer (do not stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes or the meatballs will break apart).
  • Reduce heat to low or to a low simmer and cook uncovered for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours stirring frequently after the 25-30 minutes of cooking time.
  • Adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts if needed, then season with more salt and black pepper.

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 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

Tips:

  • Choose the right rice: Short-grain rice, such as arborio or carnaroli, is best for this recipe because it absorbs more liquid and becomes creamy when cooked.
  • Toast the rice before cooking: Toasting the rice in a little bit of oil before adding the liquid helps to develop its flavor and prevent it from sticking together.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth you use to cook the rice will greatly affect the flavor of the dish. Use a broth that is packed with flavor, such as chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables such as carrots, celery, and onions add flavor and texture to the risotto. You can also add other vegetables, such as peas, broccoli, or zucchini.
  • Cook the risotto slowly and stir frequently: Risotto is a slow-cooked dish that requires patience. Stir the risotto frequently to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot and to help the rice absorb the liquid.
  • Finish the risotto with cheese and butter: Once the risotto is cooked, stir in some grated Parmesan cheese and a knob of butter. This will add a rich, creamy flavor to the dish.

Conclusion:

Risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a great way to use up leftover rice, and it can be easily customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make a perfect risotto that will impress your friends and family.

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