Description
Delightful porcupine meatballs filled with rice, simmered in a tangy tomato broth, offering a unique twist on the classic meatball.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into meatballs.
- In a large skillet, combine the undrained diced tomatoes and water and stir to create the sauce.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and add the meatballs. Cover and cook for 30-35 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve hot, drizzled with the sauce from the skillet.
Notes
Try serving over rice, pasta, or with garnishes like fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg