Porcupine Meatballs

Name: Porcupine Meatballs Submitted: 27 Oct 2005 Submitter: ladygorb Category: Cultural/Ethnic Recipes Views: 275 Rating: 5 Description: One of Shannon's favorites. Serves 4-6

Recipe Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup chopped onion 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1 large can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup water

Directions

Mix the ground beef, rice, 1/2 cup of water, the chopped onion, , salt, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture by tablespoons into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet and cook the meatballs over medium heat until brown; drain off excess grease. Add tomato sauce, remaining 1/2 cup water, and Worcestershire sauce; heat to boiling. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 35 to 45 minutes. Serve alone, over rice or mashed potatoes.