Description
Comforting porcupine meatballs made with a savory blend of ground meats and rice, served in a rich marinara sauce; a perfect family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup uncooked rice
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (28 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Combine ground beef, ground pork, uncooked rice, chopped onion, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs with lightly oiled hands.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add the meatballs to brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, cover, and let them simmer on low for 30-40 minutes.
- Serve hot with extra marinara sauce and fresh herbs.
Notes
Make-ahead tips include preparing the meat mixture up to 24 hours in advance. For quicker cooking, consider using an air fryer or baking in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg