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Porcupine Meatballs

Easy and comforting porcupine meatballs in a tangy tomato sauce, perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Keyword Dinner, Easy, Rice, Savoury
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 People

Ingredients

  • - 450 grams ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
  • - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • - 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • - 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion OR 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes
  • - 1/4 cup water
  • - 2 10.75 ounce cans condensed tomato soup
  • - 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • - 1 cup water

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, gently combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, salt, pepper, chopped or flaked onion, and 1/4 cup of water. Do not overmix.
  • Shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs.
  • In a medium pot or Dutch oven, whisk together the condensed tomato soup, chili powder, and 1 cup of water until smooth.
  • Bring the tomato soup mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  • Carefully add the meatballs to the simmering sauce.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring gently occasionally.
  • Serve hot with the sauce.

Notes

Don't overmix the meatball mixture. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little more water or broth.