MOM'S PORCUPINE MEATBALLS

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These were a favorite of mine when I was growing up. This is taken from my family cookbook. I've made them with ground turkey also - very tastey!

Provided by Babs7

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 cup rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 beaten egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can tomato soup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix together first eight ingredients and form into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
  • In large skillet or Dutch oven, mix tomato soup and tomato sauce with water. Stir to mix completely.
  • Bring sauce to boil, and drop in meatballs, making sure they are well covered in the sauce.
  • Lower heat to simmer and cover with close-fitting lid.
  • Gently stir after 20 minutes.
  • Continue to cook with pan covered for 20 minutes longer.
  • They are finished when rice is tender and sticks out like little spines on the meatballs.

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