Best 7 Porcupine Meatballs With A Twist Recipes

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Craving a dish that's brimming with flavor and sure to tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the delectable porcupine meatballs with a twist. This classic comfort food gets an exciting makeover with the addition of unexpected ingredients and cooking techniques that elevate it to a whole new level. From using unique seasonings to incorporating hidden surprises inside the meatballs, this recipe promises an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.

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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

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS WITH A TWIST



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A delicious one pot meatball meal with rice and stuffed with cubes of Velveeta cheese, simmered in a tomato-Worcestershire sauce. I copied and adapted this recipe from an old french canadian booklet over 35 years ago and it's still a favorite in our house. Its a meal in itself but I always serve it with a fresh chef salad and mashed potatoes.

Provided by Annick 2

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 15 meatballs, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lbs ground beef
3/4 cup long grain rice, uncooked
1/2 onion, extremely finely chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
1 pinch cinnamon
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup (Aylmer)
1 (10 ounce) can water
3 ounces Velveeta cheese

Steps:

  • Combine ground beef, rice, onions, egg, salt, pepper, cinnamon, Worcestershire sauce in a deep bowl and mix till combined.
  • Shape mixture into about 15 big meatballs and stuff each with a velveeta cheese cube taking care of covering the cheese thoroughly.
  • Place meatballs in a large oven proof skillet or casserole. Mix together the soup and water in a small bowl and pour over meatballs.
  • Put skillet in the oven and cook covered for 1 1/2 hour at 325 degrees turning the meatballs once during cooking.

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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Make and share this Classic Porcupine Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ladyshell2005

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs ground beef
1 cup uncooked rice
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans tomato soup
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine meat, rice, onion, salt and pepper; knead to mix.
  • Mix tomato soup and water in pressure cooker.
  • Form meat mixture into oblong balls; place in pressure cooker.
  • Cook at medium pressure setting for ten minutes.
  • Serve with salad and a vegetable.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 14.1, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 61.7, Sodium 854.3, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 19.1

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



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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:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs. This will give them a more flavorful and moist texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough.
  • Form the meatballs into small, uniform balls. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before adding them to the sauce. This will help them hold their shape and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a flavorful sauce for the meatballs. A good option is a tomato-based sauce with plenty of herbs and spices.
  • Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and the meatballs to become tender.
  • Serve the meatballs over rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Porcupine meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect porcupine meatballs every time. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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