PORCUPINE BALLS

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My grandmother always made these when said we were "REALLY" hungry. Giant meaty, tomato meat balls.

Provided by kadams8

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
1 onion
2 cups five- Minute Rice (or any other cooked and cooled rice)
1 large egg
2 (10 ounce) cans tomato soup
10 ounces water

Steps:

  • Thaw beef, chop onions into small pieces (Some people prefer minced).
  • In a bowl combine beef, onion and egg.
  • Mix well with hands.
  • Roll into "meat balls". Any size will do. My husband loves them the size of a tennis ball.
  • Put rice into large bowl.
  • Roll "meatballs in rice so they are coated (making them little porcupines).
  • Place in bake ware dish.
  • Pour both cans of tomato soup into another bowl and mix with one can of water.
  • Pour over porcupine balls.
  • Turn porcupine balls over and spoon some of the soup over them.
  • Cover and bake at 350°C for 30 minutes, uncover and bake until meat is well done (approximately 30 minutes).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.1, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 881, Carbohydrate 61, Fiber 3, Sugar 12.8, Protein 30.5

Gavan Towery
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and this one definitely fit the bill. The porcupine balls were unique and flavorful, and the sauce was a perfect complement.


Oneka Work
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This recipe was a bit more work than I expected, but it was worth it. The porcupine balls were delicious and the sauce was to die for.


Camella Davis
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I was a little hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of rice, but I was pleasantly surprised. The porcupine balls were very flavorful and the rice was cooked perfectly.


shahid attari
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These porcupine balls were a fun and easy recipe to make with my kids. They loved helping me mix the ingredients and shape the balls.


Vendetta khansa
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I found the recipe to be a little bland. I added some extra seasoning and it was much better.


Brittany Hemphill
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The porcupine balls were a little dry, but the sauce was very good.


Ali Hassmain
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Taylor Teague
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The porcupine balls were delicious and the sauce was perfect.


Tayyaba Javed
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Charles Addo
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These porcupine balls were a hit! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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