Porcupine Meatballs III

Ground beef and rice are shaped into balls and browned with garlic, then simmered in a tomato soup sauce for a family-pleasing meal.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 458 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons shortening
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ¼ cup minced onion
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1 egg, slightly beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large bowl, thoroughly mix 1/4 cup of the tomato soup with the ground beef, rice, egg, onion and salt. Firmly shape into 16 meatballs.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix remaining tomato soup with a half soup can of water and the mustard.

Step 3

Melt the shortening in a large skillet over medium heat. Place garlic and meatballs in the skillet. Cook, gently stirring, until evenly browned; drain. Pour tomato soup and mustard mixture over the meatballs and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.