How to Make Porcupines - A Step-by-Step Guide

Porcupines are a delicious and comforting dish that has been enjoyed by families for generations. This classic recipe features flavorful meatballs cooked in a savory tomato sauce, making it the perfect meal for cozy nights in. Whether you grew up eating porcupines or are looking for a new comforting dish to add to your recipe collection, this dish is sure to become a favorite.

One of the best things about porcupines is that they are incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • ½ cup uncooked white rice
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 cup water

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 5
  • Yield: 5 servings

  • 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.
  • Nutrition

    275 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 1107mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 30mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 525mg