Porcupine Meatballs
If you’re looking for a comforting and playful twist on classic meatballs, you’re in for a treat with porcupine meatballs. These little bundles of joy are not only delightful to eat but also fun to make.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Skillet
- Pot
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef 85/15
- ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
- ½ cup long-grain rice
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon celery salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, for sautéing
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare Your Ingredients - Start by prepping all your ingredients. Finely dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic.
- Step 2: Combine the Ingredients - In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, diced onion, long-grain rice, beaten egg, minced garlic, kosher salt, celery salt, and black pepper. Use your hands or a wooden spoon to combine everything until it’s just mixed.
- Step 3: Form the Meatballs - Once everything is well combined, shape your meatballs into golf ball-sized portions and place them on a plate.
- Step 4: Cook the Meatballs - In a large skillet, heat the canola oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally until browned on all sides.
- Step 5: Add Sauce (Optional) - Prepare a simple tomato sauce in a separate pot and pour it over the meatballs, letting it simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy - Once cooked through, serve the meatballs hot over rice, pasta, or in a sub sandwich.
Notes
For extra flavor, sauté the diced onion and garlic in the canola oil before mixing them into the meatball mixture.