Porcupine Meatballs

Porcupine Meatballs

from insanelygoodrecipes.com
80 min
4 servings

Perfectly seasoned and super saucy, these porcupine meatballs are such a fun weeknight dinner for the family. So serve them with pasta and dig in!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
  • 1 1/2 cup water, divided
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine the rice, 1/2 cup of water, onion, salt, celery salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl. Add the ground beef and mix thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Once the meat is well-seasoned, form it into meatballs. Each one should be approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter.

  3. 3

    Add oil to a large skillet and cook the meatballs until they're uniformly brown. Drain them, and leave them in the skillet.

  4. 4

    In a separate bowl, combine the tomato sauce, remaining water, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour the mixture over the cooked meatballs.

  5. 5

    Reduce the heat, cover the skillet, and allow it to simmer for an hour. Then, serve and enjoy!