Simple Porcupine Meatballs

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
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1 cup uncooked instant rice
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 0.25 cup minced onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place 1/4 cup of tomato soup with ground beef, rice, egg, onion, and salt in a large bowl; mix thoroughly until well combined. Firmly shape into 16 meatballs.

Step 2

Mix remaining tomato soup with half a soup can of water and mustard in a small bowl.

Step 3

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