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Porcupine Meatballs
They are meatballs made with ground beef, rice, onion, and bell pepper that's cooked in a simple tomato sauce mixture. A classic favorite from my childhood and one of the tastiest comfort foods!
👥 7 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- baking sheet
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
To a large mixing bowl add ground beef, rice, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, 3 tbsp parsley, the Italian seasoning, egg, salt and pepper. Mix together fairly well with your hands until even combined.
Italian seasoning1 tsplarge egg1salt (and 1/2 tsp pepper)1 tsp
2
Scoop out mixture about 2 slightly heaping tablespoons at a time (43g) each and compress and roll into balls (about 1 1/2-inches each). Set on a baking sheet or plates as you shape them.
3
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add half the meatballs spacing evenly apart. Let sear on bottom until golden brown, about ⏱️ 1 - 2 minutes. Carefully turn to opposite side (meatballs can be fairly delicate) and let brown on opposite side about ⏱️ 1 - 2 minutes longer.
4
Transfer browned meatballs back to baking sheet, then add remaining half of the meatballs and brown on each side.
5
Return meatballs on baking sheet to pot then right away pour in tomato sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire, and red bell pepper. Bring mixture just to a simmer.
tomato sauce2 (15 oz) cans
6
Cover and reduce heat to low. Let simmer until meatballs are cooked through and tender, about 25 to ⏱️ 30 minutes, gently tossing meatballs once halfway through.
7
If desired thin with more chicken broth. Serve warm garnished with remaining 1 Tbsp parsley and optional shredded mozzarella (not included in nutrition estimate).
Nutrition Facts
calories
382 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
4 g
sugar Content
9 g
sodium Content
1155 mg
protein Content
23 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
93 mg
carbohydrate Content
29 g
saturated Fat Content
6 g
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