For many of us, porcupine meatballs are a nostalgic favorite.
Rachel Marek
Unlock childhood memories with this delicious recipe for porcupine meatballs.
Heartyground beef meatballsare made with long grain white rice and cooked until tender in a sweet tomato sauce.
Credit:Rachel Marek
We’re sharing how to make porcupine meatballs including how to freeze this budget-friendly recipe for future weeknight meals.
What Are Porcupine Meatballs?
They are cooked in a slightly sweet tomato sauce.
Some recipes even call for using a can of condensed tomato soup in place of the sauce.
They were often seen on Depression-era dinner tables because the ingredients were readily available.
How to Make Porcupine Meatballs
This meatball recipe is made on the stovetop.
Here are the basic steps you’ll need to follow to make a batch at home.
How to Serve Porcupine Meatballs
Serve the finished meatballs over cooked rice ormashed potatoes.
They are also delicious on their own as an appetizer or served over pasta.
Our recipe testers have even used leftover meatballs in sandwiches and wraps.
Can You Freeze Porcupine Meatballs?
you’re able to freeze porcupine meatballs for 2-3 months.
To freeze,mix the meatballsand cook them completely on the stove.
Place the cooled cooked meatballs on a baking tray and freeze overnight.
Once frozen, transfer the meatballs to a labeled freezer-safe bag.
Cook them from-frozen in a skillet with the sauce.
onion powder, 1 tsp.
garlic powder, celery salt, salt, and pepper.
Add beef; mix well.
Shape mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
Cook Meatballs
In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high.
Add meatballs; cook until browned, turning occasionally, 6 to 8 minutes.
each onion powder and garlic powder.
Pour tomato mixture over meatballs.
Bring to boiling; reduce heat.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
