Ingredients for Aunt Becky's Porcupine Meatballs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup Minute Rice
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Celery Salt (not found in recipe)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pepper (not found in recipe)
- 1 (24 ounce) jar tomato sauce
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- fresh parsley (optional garnish)
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How to Make Aunt Becky's Porcupine Meatballs
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup uncooked rice, 1/4 cup finely chopped onion, 1 egg, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place them in an ungreased 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 (24 ounce) jar of your favorite tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the meatballs.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly.
- Serve immediately over mashed potatoes or rice. Garnish with fresh parsley (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
52 g
Sugar
21g
Fat
33g
Carbs
6g
