Porcupine Meatballs
Cuisine: American
Categories: Main Dishes, Beef & Rice
Recipe Source: Riceland
These aren't your average meatballs! Porcupine Meatballs get their name from the little rice "quills" that poke out during cooking. Ground beef is combined with uncooked rice and simmered in a flavorful tomato sauce. As the meatballs cook, the rice expands, creating a delightful texture and a whimsical appearance. This classic comfort food dish is easy to make and perfect for a family meal.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Serving Size: 4 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 bag Riceland Boil-in-Bag Brown Rice, uncooked
- 1 lb. ground beef (at least 80% lean)
- 2 eggs, whisked
- ¼-cup chopped onion
- ¼-cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼-teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼-teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar (24-28-oz.) marinara sauce
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350F.
- Line an 8”x 8” covered baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, rice, eggs, onion, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Roll into 9 large meatballs. Place meatballs in prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara mixture over meatballs in pan to coat evenly.
- Cover meatballs and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until rice is tender and meatballs are completely cooked through.
- Serve meatballs on top of greens, rice, or pasta.