LINDA'S FANTABULOUS PORKY-PINE MEATBALLS

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There are so many recipes for Porcupine Meatballs so I thought I would throw in my 2 cents worth in. Porcupine Meatballs got their name because of using the proper rice. If you use long grain or instant or converted you won't get the 'Porcupine' surprise. I recommend a short grain rice and specifically I use Cal Rose brand. I think an Aborio would work as well. I give the rice a rinse in a mesh colander before mixing the meatballs. This is a recipe every kid loves, including DH, the biggest kid of all. Try both variations and then try your own combination to come up with what your family likes best.

Provided by Secret Agent

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork (or sausage, or use all beef or ground poultry)
1/2 cup short-grain rice
2/3 cup whole milk
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped fine (fresh or dried)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (10 ounce) can tomato soup (or use cream of mushroom for a change)
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350.
  • Mix meat, rice, milk, parsley, onion, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl.
  • Spray a 13x9 pan with cooking spray.
  • Form meatballs into one ounce balls (I use a small cookie scoop). If you use the right size scoop you will fill the baking pan perfectly.
  • Mix soup and water together until well blended. Pour over meatballs.
  • Cover baking dish tightly with foil.
  • Bake for 1 hour until hot and bubbly.
  • This recipe works great for a buffet too. You can make them with barbeque sauce for a big yummy change. Have some frilled toothpicks standing by and watch them disappear!
  • Hope you and your family like this variation of 'Porky-Pine' meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.1, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 89.7, Sodium 641.3, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 6, Protein 26.7

Rani Khan60
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These meatballs were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Rael Omutere
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These meatballs were a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of brown sugar next time.


Gladys Jean Estay
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious.


Muneeb.kashif.hameed
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These meatballs were amazing! I made them for a party, and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


Jason Greg
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I followed the recipe exactly, but the meatballs didn't hold together. They fell apart in the sauce.


Ashfaq Afridi
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The meatballs were a bit dry, but the sauce was delicious.


Xavier Martinez
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These meatballs were easy to make and very tasty. I used ground turkey instead of pork, and they turned out great.


Ssali Degucci
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I made these meatballs for my family last night, and they loved them! The meatballs were flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Egharevba Anthony
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These meatballs were delicious! The sauce was tangy and sweet, and the meatballs were moist and tender. I will definitely be making these again.


Bilawal soomro
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I've made these meatballs several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Arjun Patel
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These meatballs were a hit at my last party! They were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was incredible. I will definitely be making these again.