Best 4 Ultra Simple Porcupine Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipes

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Are you looking for a quick and easy recipe that is packed with flavor? If so, look no further than ultra simple porcupine meatballs in tomato sauce! This family-friendly dish is made with ground beef, rice, and onions, simmered in a delicious tomato sauce. It can be served over spaghetti, mashed potatoes, or rice, and is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can have a hearty and delicious meal on the table in no time.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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.

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.

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.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a food processor to grind the beef and pork together.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the beef and pork by hand.
  • Be sure to mix the meatball ingredients thoroughly so that they are well combined.
  • Don't overcook the meatballs, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

These ultra-simple porcupine meatballs in tomato sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that the whole family will love. The meatballs are made with a combination of ground beef and pork, and they are simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it can also be easily doubled or tripled for a larger gathering. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these porcupine meatballs a try.

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