MOM'S BEEF PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

Mom's Beef Porcupine Meatballs image

Provided by Melody Flynn

Categories Beef

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

MEATBALLS
1 lb ground beef
1/2 c uncooked rice (not instant)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
2 tsp grated onion
1/2 c tomato juice
1 tsp salt
SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
1/4 c onion, minced
1/4 c celery, chopped
1/4 c green bell pepper, chopped
1 can(s) 10.5 oz tomato soup
1 3/4 c water
2 Tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp mustard, dry
1/2 tsp salt

Steps:

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.
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.