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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs. You should get approximately 12 meatballs.
In the crock pot, whisk together tomato sauce, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and dried parsley to create the sauce.
Gently place the meatballs into the crock pot, ensuring they are evenly distributed and mostly covered by the sauce.
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.
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
Calories |
1712 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.5 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 35.7 g | 178% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 541 mg | 180% | |
| Sodium | 4502 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.5 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.9 g | ||
| Protein | 90.6 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 205 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1739 mg | 37% | |
*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.
