Porcupines

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These are great to make ahead of time and then freeze. We freeze them with mashed potatoes and corn as part of a homemade TV dinner.

Submitted by Tara
Updated on September 28, 2022
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
5 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ½ cup uncooked white rice

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon celery salt

  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup of water and onion. Blend in salt, celery salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls.

  2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat.

  3. In an 11x7 inch baking dish, combine the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Place the browned meatballs into the tomato sauce, turning to coat well.

  4. Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

    close up view of Porcupine meatballs on a white plate with a fork
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

275 Calories
13g Fat
21g Carbs
19g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 275
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 55mg 18%
Sodium 1107mg 48%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 19g 37%
Vitamin C 7mg 8%
Calcium 30mg 2%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 525mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.