Porcupines

Prep: 20 min Cook: 90 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Porcupines are hearty, comforting meatballs infused with rice and cooked in a savory tomato sauce. Their tender texture and flavorful profile make them a family favorite, perfect for a cozy dinner. This dish offers a satisfying blend of rich meat and subtly seasoned rice, appealing to all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • chopped onion (optional)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pint tomato sauce or tomatoes or tomato juice

Instructions

  1. Mix ground beef, uncooked rice, milk, egg, chopped onion (if using), salt, and pepper until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into meatballs.
  3. Brown the meatballs in a skillet.
  4. Add tomato sauce to the skillet with the browned meatballs.
  5. Cover and simmer on low heat until the rice is cooked and the meatballs are fully cooked, about 1.5 hours.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

433 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.6g 23% DV
Total Fat 13.3g 17% DV
Carbs 67.5g 25% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 13.8g 28% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10172.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 411.3mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 83.8mg 28% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 70mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 6.1mg 7% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 185.8mg 14% DV
Iron 3.8mg 21% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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