Description
A cozy family favorite, these Easy Porcupine Meatballs combine tender meatballs and fluffy rice in a delicious marinara sauce for a comforting meal everyone loves.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 oz) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the ground beef, ground pork, uncooked rice, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish and pour the marinara sauce over them.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until cooked through and the rice is tender.
- Serve hot with pasta or crusty bread.
Notes
Upgrade your meatballs by adding chopped veggies or cheese. Ensure proper browning for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg