Porcupine Meatballs
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Porcupine Meatballs This is an oldie but goodie. Well, I think it’s a goodie. My children were never impressed with this like I wanted them to be. Maybe I didn’t do a good job of teaching them what a porcupine is. The rice sticking out was supposed to clue them that these balls looked like porcupines. They never got it. I have the next generation to work on now. But first, I’m buying a children’s book about porcupines from amazon.com.
1 lb ground beef or turkey (or half and half)
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 slightly beaten egg
1 tbsp chopped parsley
2 tbsp finely chopped onions
1/2 tsp salt
dash pepper
1 10 3/4 ounce can condensed tomato soup
1/2 cup water
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Combine first 7 ingredients plus 1/4 cup tomato soup. Mix thoroughly and shape into about 20 small balls and place in skillet. Mix remaining soup water and Worcestershire sauce and pour over meatballs. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 40 minutes, stirring often.
Porcupine Meatball
Jane Sellers says
Haven’t had these in years!! Thanks for reminding me- must make them soom!!
Jackie Garvin says
Jane,
I hope you and your family enjoy some Porcupine Meatballs, soon. I made them for my grandbabies and they LOVED them.
Sharon says
I make these at least twice a month, sometimes I put sauerkraut on the bottom and on top after the soup has been added, tasted like cabbage rolls. I bake mine in the oven. Everyone including the grandkids love them.
Jackie Garvin says
Sharon,
What a great idea adding sauerkraut! I bet they do taste like cabbage rolls. There is a push now for getting more fermented foods in your diet for the health benefits. What a great recipe for using a fermented food such as sauerkraut. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Tamara Lewis says
Wow, I remember my mom making these in her pressure cooker when I was a kid! Now that I have my own (and a great porcupine book), I may have to make these for my kids.
Jackie Garvin says
Tamara,
I never got the good porcupine book! 🙂 You’re way ahead of me on that note. Try these for your children and tell them about your mom making them for you. You will enjoy telling the story and they will enjoy hearing it. 🙂
Jennifer says
What would you serve with these? I have been trying to figure out what would be great.
Jackie Garvin says
Jennifer,
You really need some bread for sopping up the good tomato-y gravy. You could serve the meatballs on top of the bread if you like. Outside of that, add a veggie and/or salad and your meal is done! 🙂
Tamara Dabbs says
I serve mine with rice and sometimes mashed potatoes.