Bbq Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Experience pure comfort food bliss with these BBQ Porcupine Meatballs! This recipe, a family favorite, elevates classic porcupine meatballs with a tangy BBQ twist. Juicy ground beef meatballs, studded with fluffy rice, are smothered in a rich BBQ sauce and served atop creamy mac and cheese for a truly unforgettable meal. Double the recipe and freeze half for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner anytime! Prepare to be amazed!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 362.7 kcal
Protein 47g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bbq Porcupine Meatballs

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How to Make Bbq Porcupine Meatballs

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice, 1/2 cup finely chopped onion, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. Shape the mixture into 10-12 meatballs (approximately 2 inches in diameter) and arrange them in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  4. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 ½ cups BBQ sauce, 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup, ½ cup water, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves.
  5. Pour the BBQ sauce mixture evenly over the meatballs in the baking dish.
  6. Bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce is bubbly. Internal temperature of meatballs should reach 160°F (71°C).
  7. Serve the BBQ Porcupine Meatballs immediately over a bed of your favorite mac and cheese.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

34g

Carbs

8g