betty's "aussie" porcupine meatballs

Name: Betty's "Aussie" Porcupine Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: - 1 lb (500g) minced beef; - 1 small-ish onion diced fine; - 1/3 cup uncooked white rice; - 1/2 tablespoon mixed herbs; - 1 egg; - 1 teaspoon minced garlic; - 1 tin tomato soup; - 1 soup tin of water

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Betty Bramanis

Sydney

Updated on Mar 17, 2018

I was given this recipe by my Grade 7 Home Ec. Teacher well over 20 years ago and have been making it ever since. Only an few ingredients and a true family favourite. I always double this as I have 6 to feed every night including 3 sons and a truck driver husband.

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The gravy is amazing, porcupines are always a hit for dinner.

prep time 20 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Bake

yield 4-5 serving(s)

Ingredients

- 1 lb (500g) minced beef
- 1 small-ish onion diced fine
- 1/3 cup uncooked white rice
- 1/2 tablespoon mixed herbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tin tomato soup
- 1 soup tin of water

How To Make betty's "aussie" porcupine meatballs

Step 1

Pre-heat your oven to 350oF/180oC. In a large bowl use your hands to mix the minced beef, rice, egg, garlic and herbs. Form into meatballs (a little smaller than a golf ball) and place into a GREASED casserole dish with a lid.

Step 2

Grab a pot and combine the soup and water, stir well and heat until almost boiling.
Step 3

Use the back of a wooden spoon to pour the soup mixture over the meatballs (this prevents the meatballs from breaking up and becoming a mush pile)
Step 4

Pop on the lid and slide the dish into the oven and bake for 1 hour. Serve with mashed potatoes or creamy polenta.
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