Easy Creamy Porcupine Meatballs
These Easy Creamy Porcupine Meatballs are a comforting, family-friendly dinner classic that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Packed with tender ground beef, flavorful uncooked rice, and aromatic seasonings, these meatballs are simmered to perfection in a rich, velvety sauce made from condensed cream of mushroom soup and tomato sauce. With minimal prep time and just one skillet, this recipe takes the stress out of dinner while delivering maximum flavor in every bite. Perfectly versatile, these creamy meatballs pair beautifully with mashed potatoes, buttered noodles, or a side of steamed veggies. Whether you’re cooking for a busy weeknight or a cozy weekend meal, this hearty dish will quickly become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef
- 0.5 cups Uncooked white rice
- 0.5 cups Onion
- 1 large Egg
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 can Condensed cream of mushroom soup
- 1 cup Tomato sauce
- 0.5 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, chopped onion, egg, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a spoon until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You should get approximately 12-14 meatballs.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides. (They do not have to be cooked through at this stage.)
In a separate bowl, whisk together the condensed cream of mushroom soup, tomato sauce, and water until smooth.
Pour the sauce mixture evenly over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure the meatballs are fully cooked and tender.
Remove the skillet from the heat and let the dish rest for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve the creamy porcupine meatballs warm with mashed potatoes, noodles, or steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 130.8 g | 168% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 333 mg | 111% | |
| Sodium | 5108 mg | 222% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.6 g | ||
| Protein | 92.1 g | 184% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1529 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
