As always Porcupine Meatballs was the hit of the week with all the kids at my house. As an adult, I can’t quite see what they enjoy so much about this dish, but someone always chooses it when we compile the monthly menu plan.
Porcupine Meatballs with Rice
Weird name I know, but this is what my mum used to call this meal and it has always stuck with me. The Porcupine reference is to the dry rice that you add to the meatballs, which then make little spikes com out around the ball.
Ingredients:
- 750 grams minced beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Approx 4 tablespoons Tomato sauce (I do this by eye, but I think this is about right. You don’t want the mixture too runny as the balls will not hold together.)
- ¾ cup white rice (uncooked)
- Olive Oil
- ½ cup beef stock
- 800 gram tin of tomato soup
- Additional rice to cook and serve with the meatballs.
Instructions:
- In a large bowl mix the minced beef, onion, parsley, sauces and rice.
- Once well combined, roll a tablespoon of mixture into a ball. I usually sit them on a chopping board and wait until I have enough to cook a large batch.
- Pour oil in to a large pan, so that the surface of the pan is well covered then place at a medium heat.
- Add a large number of meatballs to the pan, turning every few minutes to ensure that the balls are browned all over.
- Place cooked balls into a large saucepan and cook another batch of meat balls.
- Repeat this process until all meat mixture is cooked.
- Add beef stock and tomato soup to the saucepan stirring gently to combine the ingredients.
- Cook on a high heat for a few minutes, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for approx 15 minutes.
- Whilst this is simmering cook the rice and serve into bowls. Top with meatballs and enjoy.
- 750 grams minced beef
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Approx 4 tablespoons Tomato sauce (I do this by eye, but I think this is about right. You don’t want the mixture too runny as the balls will not hold together.)
- ¾ cup white rice (uncooked)
- Olive Oil
- ½ cup beef stock
- 800 gram tin of tomato soup
- Additional rice to cook and serve with the meatballs.
- In a large bowl mix the minced beef, onion, parsley, sauces and rice.
- Once well combined, roll a tablespoon of mixture into a ball. I usually sit them on a chopping board and wait until I have enough to cook a large batch.
- Pour oil in to a large pan, so that the surface of the pan is well covered then place at a medium heat.
- Add a large number of meatballs to the pan, turning every few minutes to ensure that the balls are browned all over.
- Place cooked balls into a large saucepan and cook another batch of meat balls.
- Repeat this process until all meat mixture is cooked.
- Add beef stock and tomato soup to the saucepan stirring gently to combine the ingredients.
- Cook on a high heat for a few minutes, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for approx 15 minutes.
- Whilst this is simmering cook the rice and serve into bowls. Top with meatballs and enjoy.
Family Menu Plan For The Week
Very short week for me this week as I am off to Singapore. My very kind and gorgeous older sister is taking care of 4 out of 5 of my children for me while we are away. Good Luck!!! But seriously – thanks so much xxxxxx.
Baking: White Chocolate Chip Muffins
Monday: Beef Stroganoff
Tuesday: Pumpkin Soup
Wednesday: Left Overs
Thursday: Singapore!!!
Friday: Singapore!!!
Sunday: Singapore!!!
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