Description
Hearty and comforting Porcupine Meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rice
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the ground beef, rice, onion, green bell pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large baking dish, combine the tomato sauce and water.
- Place the meatballs into the sauce, ensuring they are covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve warm as an appetizer or side dish.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: The meatball mixture can be prepared the night before. Consider customizing with grated veggies for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg