Porcupine Burgers
Porcupine Burgers are an irresistible blend of comforting flavors and creative cooking inspired by classic homestyle fare. These juicy beef patties are infused with uncooked white rice, which cooks right in the flavorful tomato-based sauce, creating a unique "porcupine-like" texture as the grains puff up. With seasonings like garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, and finely chopped onions, every bite is infused with savory goodness. Simple yet satisfying, this budget-friendly recipe comes together in under an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Serve these hearty burgers smothered in rich tomato sauce alongside creamy mashed potatoes or steamed veggies for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal the whole family will love. Keywords: Porcupine Burgers recipe, ground beef dinner ideas, easy skillet meals, weeknight comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 cup uncooked white rice
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 15 ounces canned tomato sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, uncooked rice, egg, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
Shape the mixture into 8 evenly-sized patties, about 1/2 inch thick. Set aside.
In a large skillet or sauté pan, pour in the tomato sauce, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine and bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat.
Carefully place the patties into the simmering sauce. Spoon some sauce over the top of each patty to coat them well.
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and let the patties simmer for about 35-40 minutes. Turn the patties once halfway through cooking and stir the sauce to prevent sticking.
Once the rice in the patties is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, remove the skillet from the heat.
Serve the Porcupine Burgers hot, spooning additional sauce over the top. Pair with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1678 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.8 g | 115% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 4242 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.5 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.2 g | ||
| Protein | 95.5 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 221 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 3000 mg | 64% | |
*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.
