Porcupinebeef Recipes

PORCUPINES

Steps:

• 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.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat.
• 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.
• Cover and bake in a preheated oven for 45 minutes. Uncover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Use your hands to mix the ground beef, egg, onion, rice, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Roll the meat mixture into 24 balls (each about 2 heaping tablespoons and 1 inch in diameter).
• Heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the meatballs and cook until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the tomato puree, ketchup, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper until the sauce is combined and meatballs are well coated.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink, the rice is tender and poking out and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 50 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and top with more chopped parsley.

PORCUPINE BEEF

Steps:

• Mix together the ground beef, rice, eggs, dry soup mix and pepper. Shape into 6 large balls. Set aside.
• Combine tomatoes, beer and chili powder in a large, heavy, deep skillet. Heat to boiling over medium heat.
• Carefully drop meatballs into hot tomato mixture; cover and simmer for 45 to 55 minutes. Lift out meatballs and thicken sauce with 3 tbsp flour mixed with cold water, if desired.
• Serve meatballs with sauce in deep bowls with cornbread or crusty bread.

BEEF PORCUPINE BALLS

Steps:

• Combine rice mix from box with ground chuck and egg.
• Season with garlic powder, season salt or just plain salt and pepper if you wish.
• Shape this mixture into 20 1 1/4 inch meatballs.
• In a large skillet in a small amount of oil, brown meatballs over medium high heat.
• Drain.
• Slowly stir in water and special seasonings.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cover; reduce heat to low.
• Simmer 30 minutes or until meatballs are cooked.
• You may thicken gravy if desired.

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.

OVEN PORCUPINES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; shape into 12 balls. Place meatballs in an ungreased 8-in. square baking dish. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over meatballs. , Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer.

PORCUPINE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Combine beef, rice, onion, celery, bell pepper, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper and garlic powder. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place in a lightly greased 2 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Combine soup, water, catsup and remaining salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Pour over meatballs.
• Cover and bake at 350°F for 1 hour. Remove from oven and stir in cheese.