Classic Porcupine Meatballs in Tomato Sauce
Enjoy these classic porcupine meatballs, packed with rice and baked in a rich tomato sauce. Ready in just over an hour, this comforting dish is perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 can 15 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, uncooked rice, onion, egg, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine tomato sauce, crushed tomatoes, brown sugar, and Italian seasoning. Pour the sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover with foil and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through. Garnish with parsley before serving.
