Porcupine Meatballs Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1/2 cup uncooked white rice
• 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 cups water

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, rice, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and oregano.
2. Mix until well combined and form into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
3. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, combine tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, basil, thyme, and water.
4. Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat.
5. Gently add meatballs to the sauce, making sure they're covered.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35-40 minutes until rice is tender and meatballs are cooked through.
7. Stir occasionally and add more water if needed.
8. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve hot over rice or with crusty bread.