Porcupine Meatballs in Crock Pot
Get ready to savor the comforting flavors of Porcupine Meatballs in a Crock Pot—a classic family-friendly dish that's as easy as it is delicious. These tender meatballs are made with a unique blend of ground beef, uncooked white rice, and simple seasonings, creating a "porcupine" effect as the rice cooks and expands. Simmered low and slow in a rich, savory tomato-based sauce infused with Worcestershire and beef broth, this crock pot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With a mere 15 minutes of prep and hands-off slow cooking, you can enjoy mouthwatering meatballs served over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice. Whether you're feeding a crowd or looking for a freezer-friendly meal, this hearty recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 cup Uncooked white rice
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 cup Onion
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Tomato sauce
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, uncooked white rice, egg, finely chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Step 2
Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. You should get approximately 12 meatballs.
Step 3
In the crock pot, whisk together tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried parsley to create the sauce.
Step 4
Gently place the meatballs into the crock pot, ensuring they are evenly distributed and mostly covered by the sauce.
Step 5
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the meatballs are fully cooked and rice is tender.
Step 6
Once done, gently stir the sauce to ensure it is well mixed. Serve the meatballs and sauce over mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice, or enjoy them as is.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1479.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1711.9 |
| Total Fat 97.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g | |
| Cholesterol 540.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4501.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 112.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 16.9g | |
| Protein 90.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 205.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1739.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories