Best 8 Ultra Simple Porcupine Meatballs In Tomato Sauce Recipes

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

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.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• In large pot or Dutch oven, combine tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, and water. Add a teaspoon of Italian seasoning and a pinch of sugar.
• Warm sauce over low heat while you make the meatballs.
• Mix together meatball ingredients in a large bowl, then form into large balls, about 2 inches in diameter.
• Gently add the meatballs to the warm tomato sauce. Use a spoon to cover all of the meatballs with sauce.
• Cook at a low simmer for 1 1/2 to two hours - do not allow the sauce to boil.
• Remove from heat and let rest for about 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

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).

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

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.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

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.

PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. In a bowl, combine the rice, water, onion, garlic, seasonings and ground beef. Shape into 1-inch balls.
• 2. In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; Drain.
• 3. Combine last four ingredients and pour over meatballs.
• 4. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 5. Serve over rice, noodles, or with a side salad. I have used these to make toasted hoagies also...so yummy!............Enjoy!!!

ULTRA SIMPLE PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine meat, rice, onion, egg and one can of soup.
• Roll into meatballs that are approximately 2 to 3 inches in diameter and put in a 9x13 inch glass baking dish.
• Combine second can of tomato soup with water (only about half as much as you would to make it into tomato soup) and pour half over the meatballs in baking dish.
• Bake 45 minutes. Make sure you're keeping an eye on them. Cut one meatball in half to determine if it is cooked all the way through.
• Heat remaining tomato soup and water mixture and pour over meatballs when serving.

KITTENCAL'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS IN SWEET AND SOUR TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• For the meatballs; mix the ground beef with ingredients stated in the recipe.
• Mix in 1-1/2 cups instant uncooked rice.
• Shape into about 1-1/4--inch balls or as desired, then place onto a plate.
• For the sauce; in a pot heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Add in onion, oregano and basil; cook stirring for about 3-4 minutes or until softened.
• Add in garlic and chili flakes; cook stirring for 2-3 minutes.
• Add in all remaining sauce ingredients; bring to a simmer stirring over medium heat until well combined.
• Place the meatballs into the simmering sauce; bring back to a simmer (do not stir the sauce for at least 25 minutes or the meatballs will break apart).
• Reduce heat to low or to a low simmer and cook uncovered for about 1-1/2 to 2 hours stirring frequently after the 25-30 minutes of cooking time.
• Adjust the brown sugar and vinegar amounts if needed, then season with more salt and black pepper.