Porcupine Meatballs are a delightful twist on traditional meatballs, combining ground beef, rice, and a savory tomato sauce for a comforting and hearty meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
1h
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 egg
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 400 g tomato sauce
- 100 g uncooked rice
- 240 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, egg, chopped onion, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Step 3
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Step 4
Place the meatballs in a baking dish.
Step 5
In a separate bowl, mix the tomato sauce and water. Pour this sauce over the meatballs.
Step 6
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
Step 7
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.