Porcupine Meatballs
Simmered in a simple tomato sauce, these porcupine meatballs make a hearty dish that has been filling dinner plates for many generations!
Prep:
10
minutes
Cook:
75
minutes
TOtal:
85
minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground turkey or chicken
- 1/2 c. uncooked brown rice
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/4 of a medium onion, grated
- 1/2 c. water or low-sodium chicken broth
- 15 oz. tomato sauce
- 3/4 c. water
- 2 Tbsp. brown sugar
- 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, brown rice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Next, grate the onion over the meat mixture. Pour in the water/broth. Then, use clean hands or a spoon to mix until well-combined.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 Tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat. Create 8 large meatballs. Lightly brown each side for 3-4 minutes. Then, add the tomato sauce, water, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 65-75 minutes.