Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a bowl, mix together ground beef, cooked rice, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
• STEP 2.Shape the mixture into meatballs, about the size of a golf ball.
• STEP 3.In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
• STEP 4.Pour tomato sauce and water over the meatballs, cover the skillet, and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
• STEP 5.Serve the porcupine meatballs with the tomato sauce over cooked pasta or rice.
• STEP 6.Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to cook the rice before adding it to the meatball mixture.
• To prevent the meatballs from sticking to the skillet, you can lightly coat them with flour before browning.
• For extra flavor, you can add herbs like oregano or basil to the tomato sauce.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover porcupine meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the meatballs in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
• Serve the reheated meatballs with pasta or rice, or use them in sandwiches or wraps.