mom's beef porcupine meatballs

Blue Springs, MO
Updated on Jan 11, 2012

My mom made these for us when we were kids and we loved them.

prep time 45 Min
cook time 1 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 cup uncooked rice (not instant)
  • 1 large egg, slightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons grated onion
  • 1/2 cup tomato juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 cup onion, minced
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 can 10.5 oz tomato soup
  • 1 3/4 cups water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon mustard, dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

How To Make mom's beef porcupine meatballs

  • Step 1
    MEATBALLS In a large bowl add ground beef, rice, egg, 2 teaspoons grated onion, tomato juice and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix well and roll into 1-1/2" balls. Arrange in greased 9x13 casserole dish and set aside.
  • Step 2
    SAUCE In large skillet, heat butter. Add 1/4 cup minced onion, celery and bell pepper. Saute until tender crisp. Remove from heat and add tomato soup, water, lemon juice, brown sugar, dry mustard and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Return to heat and simmer for five minutes, stirring often. Pour sauce over meatballs, cover and bake at 350 degrees for 1-1/2 hours.

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