PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE
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
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
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
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 IN TOMATO SAUCE
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
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
Yum...delicious saucy meatballs...make sure you have a nice crusty loaf of bread to sop up those juices... I usually double the sauce, as its so good!!! My photos
Provided by Cassie *
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. In a bowl, combine the rice, water, onion, garlic, seasonings and ground beef. Shape into 1-inch balls.
- 2. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; Drain.
- 3. Combine last four ingredients and pour over meatballs.
- 4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5. Serve over rice, noodles, or with a side salad. I have used these to make toasted hoagies also...so yummy!............Enjoy!!!
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