Description
Savor the delightful combination of savory ground beef, rice, and a tangy sauce with these Porcupine Meatballs Zesty. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavor and texture, making them an ideal dish for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings. The aroma filling your kitchen will entice everyone to the table, eager to enjoy this comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup ketchup (divided)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, rice, onion, garlic, egg, and half of the ketchup. Season with salt and pepper; combine well.
- Form mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place in the prepared baking pan.
- In another bowl, mix remaining ketchup with Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice for the zesty sauce.
- Pour the sauce over meatballs and bake for about 45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving; drizzle with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg