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Easy Baked Porcupine Meatballs

Delicious and simple meatballs made with rice and ground beef, baked to perfection.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground beef 80/20 lean to fat ratio
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice long grain or medium grain
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
Sauce
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Method
 

Prepare Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, rice, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  3. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter.
Bake Meatballs
  1. Place the meatballs in a baking dish.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix diced tomatoes, beef broth, and Worcestershire sauce.
  3. Pour the sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish.
  4. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until meatballs are cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

Serve with a side of vegetables or over pasta for a complete meal.

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