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Porcupine Meatballs

February 10, 2013 By Cooking Mamas Leave a Comment

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Porcupine Meatballs

These were so much fun to eat when I was a kid, the meatballs resemble porcupine quills.
Course: Entrée
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. long grain white rice uncooked
  • 1/4 c. water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/3 c. onion chopped
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. celery salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 T. Canola oil
  • 1 (15 oz.) can Hunts tomato sauce
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 T. brown sugar
  • 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine rice, 1/4 cup water , egg, onion, salt, celery salt, pepper and garlic powder. Add ground beef and mix well. Shape mixture into 1-1/2-in. balls.
  • In a large skillet, over medium heat, brown meatballs in canola oil, drain off excess grease.
  • Combine tomato sauce, 1 cup water, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Cook's Note: Can be served over rice, potatoes or noodles, as an appetizer or meatball sub.

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