Porcupine Meatballs Zesty Recipes

ZESTY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine rice, water, onion, salt, celery salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin and 1 tsp of the chili powder. Stir to combine.
• Add beef to bowl and use your hands to combine gently, but thoroughly.
• In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, beef broth, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tsp chili powder.
• Pour a layer of sauce into the bottom of an 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking dish. Form the meat mixture into balls, approximately 1.5-2 inches (about the size of a golf ball) and place into baking dish. **You should make about 15-16 meatballs.
• Pour remaining sauce over the top. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for approximately 1 hour, turning over once during cooking to ensure the rice cooks evenly.
• Meatballs are done when rice is tender and "poking" through the meat of the meatball. Allow to sit for several minutes before serving to allow the sauce to thicken.

OLD-FASHIONED PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, water, onion, seasoned salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and celery salt. Mix well and shape into 9 meatballs.
• Place in a lightly greased baking dish. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In a bowl, stir together tomato sauce, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over meatballs. Cover baking dish with foil.
• Bake covered for 40 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Combine tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

ZESTY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the egg with a fork then mix it with 1 tbsp of tomato soup. Combine the egg mix with onion, parsley, rice, salt, and pepper. Add your ground beef to the marinade. Stir well. Use your hands to form 1 2/2 inch round balls of beef. Use a medium-sized bowl to combine the remaining contents of the tomato soup with Worchester sauce. Keep stirring until the gravy is smooth. Preheat a large skillet with cooking oil. Cook your meatballs until they turn brown on all sides. Add the gravy to your meatballs. Place a lid on the skillet and let your food simmer for 20-30 minutes. Remember to stir the dish every few minutes to ensure the flavors are distributed well. Serve the meatballs in a large dish/bowl of your choice Garnish it with herbs Trivia Porcupine meatballs don't necessarily have 'porcupine' in them. They get the name because of the spiky covering the rice creates. They were invented during the Great Depression when meat was scant and rice was widely available. In order to hide the fact that the meat was insufficient, women blended the meatballs with rice to give it a fuller look. Spaghetti and meatballs is a popular American dish.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Combine ground beef, rice, egg, parsley, onion, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the tomato soup. Mix well.
• Shape mixture into about 20 small meatballs.
• Place meatballs in a large skillet.
• Mix rest of soup, water, and Worcestershire in a small bowl; pour over meatballs.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat; cover; and simmer 40 mintes or until meatballs are cooked and rice is soft, stirring often.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS ZESTY RECIPE

Steps:

• 1.Lightly beat egg with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of the soup and mix lightly. Mix in rice, onion, parsley, onion salt and pepper. Stir in the ground beef and mix well with hands. From mixture into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs. 2.Coat a large skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Cook meatballs and brown on all sides. 3.Combine remaining soup with Worcestershire (you can increase or decrease Worcestershire to your liking), stir until smooth, then spoon over meatballs. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Amount Per Serving Calories: 408 | Total Fat: 21.6g | Cholesterol: 110mg

ZESTY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Lightly beat egg with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of the soup and mix lightly. Mix in rice, onion, parsley, onion salt and pepper. Stir in the ground beef and mix well with hands. From mixture into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs.
• Coat a large skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Cook meatballs and brown on all sides.
• Combine remaining soup with Worcestershire (you can increase or decrease Worcestershire to your liking), stir until smooth, then spoon over meatballs. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

ZESTY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Lightly beat egg with a fork, then add a heaping tablespoon of the soup and mix lightly. Mix in rice, onion, parsley, onion salt and pepper. Stir in the ground beef and mix well with hands. From mixture into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs.
• Coat a large skillet over medium heat with cooking spray. Cook meatballs and brown on all sides.
• Combine remaining soup with Worcestershire (you can increase or decrease Worcestershire to your liking), stir until smooth, then spoon over meatballs. Cover with lid and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, stirring every few minutes.