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Porcupine Meatballs

Servings 6
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 cup Minute White Rice plus additional for serving, cooked
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 packet meatloaf seasoning 1 1/2 ounces
  • 1 1/4 cups water divided
  • 1 jar pasta sauce 24 ounces
  • Parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • In 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook, stirring, until starting to soften.
  • In large bowl, combine onions, beef, 1 cup uncooked rice, egg, seasoning and 1/4 cup water; mix gently by hand until well blended. Shape mixture into medium-sized meatballs.
  • Pour pasta sauce and remaining water into same 3-quart saucepan. Stir and bring to boil. Add meatballs and return to boil.
  • Reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over extra cooked rice and top with grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Substitution: Ground turkey, chicken or meatless ground can be used in place of beef.
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American