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grandma wells's porcupine meatballs

(1 rating)
Kat19702 avatar
Recipe by
Katrina Freed
@Kat19702
Newark, DE

A family favorite recipe from my childhood. Served over mashed potatoes with a side of green beans just like mama used to make.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For grandma wells's porcupine meatballs

  • MEATBALLS
  • 1 lb
    ground beef
  • 1/2 c
    uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/3 c
    chopped onion
  • 1/3 c
    chopped green pepper
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 1/8 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • SAUCE
  • 2 Tbsp
    oil
  • 1 can
    tomato sauce (15 oz.)
  • 1 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 2 tsp
    worcestershire sauce

How To Make grandma wells's porcupine meatballs

  • 1
    In a large mixing bowl combine meatball ingredients. Shape into 1 - 1/2 inch balls
  • 2
    In a separate mixing bowl combine tomato sauce, 1 cup water, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce
  • 3
    Heat oil in a large skillet and brown meatballs, then drain off grease. Pour tomato sauce mixture over meatballs
  • 4
    Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for one hour
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