mom's beef porcupine meatballs
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
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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
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Step 1MEATBALLS 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.
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Step 2SAUCE 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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