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Baked Porcupine Meatballs

Baked Porcupine Meatballs: Cozy Flavor in Every Bite

Baked Porcupine Meatballs are a comforting dish featuring tender meatballs with rice, perfect for meal prep and freezable for busy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound Lean Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey
  • 1 cup Uncooked Long Grain White Rice can substitute with pre-cooked brown rice
  • 1 Egg can use egg substitute if allergic
  • 1 cup Chopped Onion shallots can be used as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic or use garlic powder as a quick alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning or replace with a mix of oregano and basil
  • to taste Salt & Pepper adjust based on your preference
For the Sauce
  • 15 ounces Canned Tomato Sauce consider low-sodium options
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth vegetable broth can be used as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce or substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or use fresh minced garlic for more intensity
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar optional but recommended for flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your ingredients.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Meatballs - Mix ground beef, rice, egg, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into 20 meatballs.
  3. Step 3: Prepare the Sauce - Whisk together tomato sauce, chicken broth, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and brown sugar.
  4. Step 4: Assemble the Dish - Place meatballs in a greased baking dish and pour sauce over them.
  5. Step 5: Bake the Meatballs - Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.; remove foil to check rice tenderness.
  6. Step 6: Serve and Enjoy - Let meatballs rest, then serve warm with extra sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.

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