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Porcupines (meatballs & rice)




Source of Recipe


Mary Hunt at Everyday Cheapskate


List of Ingredients




1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup uncooked white rice
1 egg
1 1/2 cups water, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 15-ounce can tomato sauce

Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, rice, egg, 1/2 cup of water and onion. Blend in salt, celery salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 1 ½-inch balls. In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the meatballs; drain fat. In an 11x7-inch baking dish, combine the tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Place the browned meatballs into the tomato sauce, turning to coat well. Cover and cook for 45 minutes. Uncover, and cook for an additional 15 minutes. Serves: 6.

Hint: Serve with mashed potatoes and corn for the perfect comfort meal.

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