Welcome to a culinary journey where succulent meatballs, tender and juicy, take center stage. Embark on a delightful adventure with our Pearly Porcupine Meatballs, a unique and flavorful dish that will tantalize your taste buds. In this comprehensive guide, we'll unveil the secrets to crafting these delectable meatballs, along with a treasure trove of additional recipes that will elevate your cooking repertoire. From the classic Italian Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, bursting with savory flavors, to the exotic Moroccan Meatballs with Apricot Glaze, offering a vibrant fusion of spices, we've got something for every palate. So, prepare to indulge in a symphony of flavors as we delve into the art of creating these culinary masterpieces.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
Tender rice-meatballs baked in a zesty tomato sauce.
Provided by Holly Nilsson
Categories Main Course
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic powder, parsley, worcestershire, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into approximately 20 balls. Place in a baking dish, approximately 2qt.
- Combine all ingredients for the sauce and pour over meatballs.
- Bake for uncovered 1 hour. Garnish with parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 28 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 111 mg, Sodium 561 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, ServingSize 5 meatballs
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
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
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
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
Beef, raw rice, onion and Italian seasoning come together in this simple weeknight dinner of porcupine meatballs. Where'd the name come from? While the meatballs bake, the grains of rice pop out and look incredibly similar to porcupine quills. Simmer the meatballs in a quick homemade tomato sauce for a delicious, family-friendly dish.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Use your hands to mix the ground beef, egg, onion, rice, parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning, 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until well combined. Roll the meat mixture into 24 balls (each about 2 heaping tablespoons and 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat the olive oil in a large, high-sided oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Once shimmering, add the meatballs and cook until lightly browned on all sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Reduce the heat to medium, then stir in the tomato puree, ketchup, remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, remaining 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper until the sauce is combined and meatballs are well coated.
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and transfer to the oven. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink, the rice is tender and poking out and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 50 minutes. Carefully remove from the oven and top with more chopped parsley.
PEARLY PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
these meatballs are fantastic. i got the recipe from my mother, who got it out of a newspaper years ago. i wish i new who published it, to give thanks.these meatballs are wonderful with a nice spinach salad and warm bread.enjoy.
Provided by I luv grubs
Categories Meatballs
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- combine: meat, egg, milk, barley, chili powder, and salt in a bowl. mix and form into 2" meatballs. melt butter and oil in fry pan. brown meatballs on all sides.
- combine: tomatoes, water, teriyaki sauce, and onion in a large sauce pan. bring to a boil. drop meatballs into sauce pan. cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
Although my mother usually made our Porcupines with a cream sauce, I know that a lot of folks grew up with the tomato-ey kind. Here's another version of the old tried and true favorite for you! An adopted recipe.
Provided by Julesong
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the meat, rice, 1/2 cup of water, onion, salt, celery salt (which I don't usually use, but this recipe came this way), garlic powder or minced garlic, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Stovetop cooking method: Heat 1 TBLS of salad oil in a large skillet and cook the meatballs over medium heat until brown. Add remaining ingredients and heat to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 45 minutes.
- Oven cooking method: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the meatballs in an ungreased baking dish, 8 X 8 X 2-inches. Mix the remaining ingredients and pour over the meatballs. Cover and bake in a 350 degree F. oven for about 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 minutes longer.
- Serve with veggies, salad, and good crusty bread!
- Note: using brown rice is not recommended.
MELINDA'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
This is, by far, the best recipe for porcupine meatballs I have ever had. This is a recipe that was given to my mom when she married back in 1970. The recipe also includes cooking directions for stovetop cooking or cooking in the oven. Hope you enjoy as much as our family does.
Provided by Melinda S.
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup water, onion, salt, celery salt, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl. Roll the mixture into 12 meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the meatballs. Cook meatballs, turning occasionally, until evenly browned. Drain and discard any excess grease. Pour the tomato sauce, 1 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce into the skillet; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center and the rice is tender, about 45 minutes. Stir in more water if the sauce becomes too dry.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 13.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 22.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1414.5 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
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
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 III
These tangy meatballs are fun to make, and kids love them!
Provided by DKOSKO
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 1/4 cup of the tomato soup with the ground beef, rice, egg, onion and salt. Firmly shape into 16 meatballs.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining tomato soup with a half soup can of water and the mustard.
- Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Place garlic and meatballs in the skillet. Cook, gently stirring, until evenly browned; drain. Pour tomato soup and mustard mixture over the meatballs and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 122.4 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 25.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1090.7 mg, Sugar 6 g
ULTIMATE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS
Meatballs that wind up looking like little pokey porcupines! I decided to post our version of these great meatballs since none of the others were "quite" right. UPDATE: I have frozen these with the sauce and uncooked meatballs together, then placed frozen in the crockpot on low for 5-6 hours and it worked great!
Provided by jswinks
Categories Poultry
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine meat, rice, onion and salt. Form into 1-2 inch meatballs.
- Place in a single layer in a deep baking dish.
- Combine soup, water, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour over meatballs (meatballs should be mostly covered).
- Bake covered for 1 1/2 hours at 350 degrees, or until rice is tender. (Takes about an hour if using white long grain rice, takes up to 2 hours if using brown rice). *You may want to stir partway through if meatballs aren't completely covered, to allow all of the rice to absorb some liquid*.
- Note for freezer cooking: Flash freeze raw meatballs. Place in ziploc bag when frozen. Freeze soup mixture separately in another ziploc bag. When ready to cook, thaw both meat and soup (will need to re-stir soup because it separates), then combine into baking pan to bake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 78.3, Sodium 980.4, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 6.8, Protein 25.4
Tips:
- Choose the right meatballs: For the best results, use a combination of ground beef and pork. This will give the meatballs a juicy and flavorful texture.
- Season the meatballs well: Don't be afraid to season the meatballs liberally. A good combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder will do the trick.
- Cook the meatballs thoroughly: Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before adding them to the sauce. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
- Use a flavorful sauce: The sauce is what really makes these meatballs special. Be sure to use a sauce that is rich and flavorful, such as a tomato-based sauce or a creamy mushroom sauce.
- Serve the meatballs over pasta or rice: This is the classic way to serve meatballs, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Conclusion:
Pearly Porcupine Meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying dish that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!
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