Porcupine Meatballs
"Originally from the back of the Rice-A-Roni box, one of my boys' all time favorites."
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 4
- Yields:
-
18-22 meatballs
- Serves:
- 6
ingredients
- 1 box beef-flavored Rice-A-Roni
- 1 lb lean hamburger
- 1 egg
- 2 1⁄2 cups hot water
directions
- Set aside the seasoning packet from the Rice-A-Roni.
- Combine rice/vermacelli mixture with the hamburger and egg.
- Shape into walnut-sized meatballs and brown lightly in skillet, using a spoon to turn the meatballs.
- Drain grease.
- Mix the contents of the reserved seasoning packet with the 2 1/2 cups water.
- Pour mixture over meatballs in skillet.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cover.
- Simmer 25-30 minutes.
- Serve with noodles or rice.
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Reviews
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Yum! My mom used to make these; I had forgotten all about them until I came across this recipe. Will be making these again. Thanks -
These are always great. Served with some buttery mashed potatoes, corn and biscuits.....mmmmmm! :) -
I've been making these for my kids for years. As an adult they are just ok, but every kid i know adores them, even my super picky younger one. -
I used to make this all the time and I lost the recipe. It's nice when something you remember still tastes just as good. Thank you!!!!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Hippie2MARS
Chattanooga, Tennessee
I'm an Arkansas native but spent my teen-aged years in Memphis. I have four grown sons and 12 grandchildren. I currently live in Chattanooga, TN and cook mainly for just two, which has been quite an adjustment!
