Best 6 Moms Porcupine Meatballs Recipes

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**Moms' Porcupine Meatballs: A Scrumptious and Hearty Treat**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Moms' Porcupine Meatballs, a classic comfort food that combines savory meatballs with a tangy rice filling. These meatballs are a perfect blend of ground beef, pork, and rice, seasoned to perfection and simmered in a rich tomato sauce. The rice, cooked within the meatballs, creates a unique texture and adds a delightful bite to each morsel. Whether served as a main course or as an appetizer, these meatballs are sure to be a hit at any gathering. This recipe also includes variations for making the meatballs in a slow cooker or baking them in the oven, making it easy to prepare according to your convenience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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These well-seasoned porcupine meatballs in a rich tomato sauce are one of my mom's best main dishes. I used to love this meal when I was growing up. I made it at home for our children, and now my daughters make it for their families. -Darlis Wilfer, West Bend, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Add beef and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Combine tomato sauce, water, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 1317mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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You only need 10 minutes of prep for these easy old-fashioned porcupine meatballs!

Provided by Blair Lonergan

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb. ground beef ((I used 93% lean))
½ cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 egg, lightly beaten
¼ cup grated or finely minced onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley ((or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes))
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (10.75 oz) can condensed tomato soup, not diluted
1 soup can of water

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked rice, egg, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch balls.
  • Place the meatballs in the prepared baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together tomato soup and water. Pour soup mixture over the meatballs.
  • Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove cover and continue baking for 30 more minutes. At this point, the meatballs should be cooked through and the rice inside the meatballs should be tender. If the rice is still crunchy, cover loosely with foil and return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes (or until rice is done).

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 meatballs with sauce, Calories 208.7 kcal, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Protein 17.6 g, Fat 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Sodium 530.2 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 4.5 g, UnsaturatedFat 0.7 g

MOM'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS MY WAY



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Just thought about these the other day so looked for Mom's recipe, I added a few things to the recipe, and used mushroom soup instead of tomato. Wasn't even going to post the recipe but then though why not so here they are another comfort food recipe.

Provided by Linda Smith

Categories     Beef

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb groundbeef
1 clove garlic ( minced)
1 small onion (diced)
1 large egg
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
3/4 c rice (i used minute rice)
1 can(s) mushroom soup (deluted)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Mix first 6 ingredients well. Add salt and pepper. Roll into balls. place in oven safe pan.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix mushroom soup with one can of water, pour over meatballs. Bake for 1&1/2 hours. Serve!

MOM'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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These were a favorite of mine when I was growing up. This is taken from my family cookbook. I've made them with ground turkey also - very tastey!

Provided by Babs7

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix together first eight ingredients and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
  • In large skillet or Dutch oven, mix tomato soup and tomato sauce with water. Stir to mix completely.
  • Bring sauce to boil, and drop in meatballs, making sure they are well covered in the sauce.
  • Lower heat to simmer and cover with close-fitting lid.
  • Gently stir after 20 minutes.
  • Continue to cook with pan covered for 20 minutes longer.
  • They are finished when rice is tender and sticks out like little spines on the meatballs.

JENNIFER'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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I've relied on this recipe for many years. The tomato sauce and brown sugar make a nice sweet sauce. Kids love these meatballs.

Provided by Jennifer

Categories     Rice

Time 1h20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb ground beef
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients.
  • Add the ground beef and mix well.
  • Shape meat mixture into 1- 1/2 inch balls.
  • Heat oil in large skillet.
  • Brown meatballs in oil.
  • After meatballs have browned, drain oil and fat.
  • In a medium size bowl, combine the tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce; pour over meatballs in skillet.
  • Reduce heat; cover skillet and simmer for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.3, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 1251.8, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 12.1, Protein 24.3

MOM'S BEEF PORCUPINE MEATBALLS



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My mom made these for us when we were kids and we loved them.

Provided by Melody Flynn

Categories     Beef

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c uncooked rice (not instant)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 tsp grated onion
1/2 c tomato juice
1 tsp salt
SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 c onion, minced
1/4 c celery, chopped
1/4 c green bell pepper, chopped
1 can(s) 10.5 oz tomato soup
1 3/4 c water
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp mustard, dry
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. MEATBALLS In a large bowl add ground beef, rice, egg, 2 teaspoons grated onion, tomato juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well and roll into 1-1/2" balls. Arrange in greased 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
  • 2. SAUCE In large skillet, heat butter. Add 1/4 cup minced onion, celery and bell pepper. Saute until tender crisp. Remove from heat and add tomato soup, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, dry mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return to heat and simmer for five minutes, stirring often. Pour sauce over meatballs, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the meatballs. This will ensure that they are juicy and flavorful.
  • Add some bread crumbs to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and make them more tender.
  • Season the meatballs generously with salt and pepper. This will help to bring out the flavor of the beef.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the meatballs. This will give them plenty of room to brown evenly.
  • Cook the meatballs over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Once the meatballs are browned, add the sauce and simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the meatballs over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Conclusion:

Mom's Porcupine Meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Mom's Porcupine Meatballs a try.

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